By Brian Uzwiak In recent years, we’ve seen increasing recognition that the traditional medical model of health care is inadequate. The growth in social determinants of health (SDOH) and whole
By Mike Strouse, GoodLife Universtiy If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that providers need to adapt to change if they want to succeed. What individuals with
OVR is pleased to announce the publication of a “Request for Proposals” for the InVEST Project funded through the Disability Innovation Fund 84.421D Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant
ANCOR, in collaboration with United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), was joined by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI), co-chairs of the Congressional Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, this past week
March 28, 2023 – OpEd in MyChesCo Op-Ed by Gary Blumenthal, Mechanicsburg, PA resident, disability advocate, and former federal official. My brother is a 66-year-old with significant life challenges with
This announcement informs stakeholders of the availability of email accounts that they can access directly to address questions and issues that may arise through the use of various ODP services. For
On March 23, 2023, Representative Hogan and Representative James introduced House Bill 687 to eliminate Prudent Pay. The bills was referred to the Human Services Committee. Click here to Review
SIS-A 2nd Edition Now Available! AAIDD is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Supports Intensity Scale- Adult Version! SIS-A, 2nd Ed is a renormed, contemporized
Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma, however, few therapists are skilled in both trauma and ID/A support. To bridge this gap, psychologists
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has provided a One Page Reference for Supports Coordination (Sc) Billing for Cross-Systems Meetings. The reference document was developed to help Supports Coordinators in
On March 21, 2023, House Bill 661 was introduced in the PA House of Representatives and referred to the Human Services Committee. Click here to review House Bill 661
ANCOR is pleased to share a new resource, Expanding the Use of Remote Supports for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, with members and partners who are interested in expanding the
