Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Achieve your vision in any stage of life Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions more info...
We have a safe place, meeting EACH MONTH, for you to connect with other caregivers who understand the things you are dealing with and find the support you need as a caregiver. You care for your loved one(s), but who’s caring for you? In this support group, we talk about stress, selfcare, family dynamics, and more. We want to care for you as you care for your loved one(s). The last twenty (20) minutes of the meeting will focus on relaxation techniques and your loved ones are welcomed to join us at that time. more info...
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health needs. This session will discuss how innovation meets impact by introducing assistive technology in the lives of people supported in the dual diagnosis community. The speakers come from varied backgrounds, all with the shared goal of improving the quality of life for the people they support.
Please see the attached flyer for more information including a full list of presenters and the session agenda. more info...
Please join us on Thursday March 19 from 10-11AM for our next Financial Management Roundtable discussion. This will be a virtual session in interactive meeting format and topics will include:
Proposed Investment to Serve 1,250 People from the Waiting List
As final rates are actionable for appeal until April 6, we will be joined by Travis Gery of K&L Gates for the final agenda item to provide information and guidance on the rate appeal process.
Please register for the meeting below. If you have specific topics you are interested in discussing please send us your thoughts in advance.
Join the PA Family Network Advisors in this 2-part workshop which will expand in more detail what was presented in the Waiver Basics (101) Workshops and how waivers can support your loved one. Expand upon Service Definitions discussed in Waiver Basics (101 Part 2). Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements and options. more info...
Join ANCOR Diamond Partner Relias on March 24 for a free webinar!
Compliance in the I/DD system is essential to protecting individual rights, safety, and public funding, but the way compliance is implemented can unintentionally harm the mental health of the workforce responsible for carrying itâ¯out.â¯When compliance pressure exceeds workforce capacity, mental health absorbs the impact, leading to anxiety, fear of mistakes, silence instead of early reporting, and moral distress.â¯
By attending this free webinar, you’llâ¯learn how to:â¯
Explain how compliance pressure impacts workforce mental health and executive functioning in I/DD settings.
Identifyâ¯the differences between punitive and protective compliance models and their effects on reporting culture.
Apply trauma-informed care principles to compliance processes without reducing accountability.
Join the PA Family Network in this interactive workshop to: Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning*, Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life. more info...
