Save the Date
Charting the LifeCourse Introductory Training
[CtLC Framework and Tools - Medallion]
Two dates available (same content in both sessions):

* Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
* Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration links will be released in the coming weeks.
Introduction to Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) is designed to present learners with an overview of the CtLC person-centered framework. It will provide a general awareness of the guiding principles and tools presented by a Certified CtLC Presenter. This training is designed for anyone who is interested in 

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Department of Aging Seeking Input for Caregiver Toolkit

Caregivers played a crucial role in developing Aging Our Way, PA<https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/aging/aging-our-way-pa.html>, and they remain a key priority in transforming the aging experience in the Commonwealth. Through more than 200 listening sessions, emails, mails, and phone calls during the plan's development, caregivers from across the Commonwealth indicated they need more tools and resources to maintain the level of care for their loved ones to remain in their homes and communities. 

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Happy Autumn! Below are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for November. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network!

Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>.

Support Groups

* Wednesday, November 6- Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+November+2024.pdf>
* Monday, November 18- Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+November+2024.pdf>
* Monday, November 25- Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group%2C+November2024.pdf> 

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October 2024 Tip of the Month

⭐Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness & Promote Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) ⭐

Good jobs change lives, and all workers—including disabled workers—deserve the opportunity to prepare for, obtain and succeed in them. Reflecting this, “Access to Good Jobs for All” is this year’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) theme. Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM<https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam/> 

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The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Policy Team Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Individuals and Families: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Collaboration with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual conversation with ODP's policy team. The conversation will cover basics about the services ODP offers and it is an opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts 

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September 2024 Tip of the Month

⭐Promote Voting ⭐

Voting with a disability

Your ability to vote is protected by law, and there are accommodations available to you.

What can Regional Collaboratives do?

1. Share resources to help people learn about voting

* Election | Autism Society<https://autismsociety.org/resources/election/>
* Voting with a disability | Vote.gov<https://vote.gov/guide-to-voting/disability?fbclid=IwY2xjawFFQChleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTdEksRmjo4vMY_Tu_tjR6b_ERS3MSqtd5qHTkp88mNB6TuIwYCMbfeIoQ_aem_tQPLzBaq_LbwXIlAOmJXSA>
* Accessible Voting | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (pa.gov)<https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/vote/voter-support/accessible-voting.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawFFQARleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHU13UzvYYs1fRLB5WaWA67OmfjRiHRI_M7z4V7cB5PyZnNwBG9XKKSdTEg_aem_dJD2T06ravXc4lpPvAPikQ> 

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Happy Autumn! Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for October. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>

Support Groups

· Wednesday, October 2: Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+October+2024.pdf>

· Monday, October 21: Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+October+2024.pdf>

LifeCourse Workshops

* Thursday, October 10: Peace of Mind Long Term Planning<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Peace+of+Mind+Planning%2C+October.pdf>
* Thursday, October 17: Transitions Through the LifeSpan<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Transitions+Through+Lifespan%2C+October+2024Through+Lifespan%2C+October+2024.pdf>
* Thursday, October 24: LEAD The Way to Healthy Relationship and Sexuality<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/LEAD+The+Way+to+Healthy+Relationships+%26+Sexuality%2C+October+2024.pdf>
* Monday, October 7: Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve - Part 1<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Using+LifeCourse+to+Plan+and+Problem+Solve%2C+Part+1+and+2%2C+October+2024.pdf>
* Monday, October 

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August 2024 Tip of the Month

⭐Share Information from the Virtual Summit! ⭐

The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit was a success! Thank you to everyone who assisted in planning, presenting, and hosting the event.

What can Regional Collaboratives do? 

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Attached are the PA Family Network workshop and support groups for September. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>

Support Groups

* Wednesday, September 4- Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+September+2024.pdf>
* Monday, September 16- Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+September+2024.pdf>
* Monday, September 30- Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group%2C+Sep+2024.pdf> 

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NEW Housing Myth Busting Workshop

 

 

 

Join us for the launch of "Housing Myth Busting," a program highlighting the importance of self-determined housing choices for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including autism.

 

[flyer about the housing myth busting grant]

Register Here<https://lcfbjarab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WGSe_-sMU6AkptD207yL1-2KsSW4kjrFjyqVGg8_BNB7_Vkc4x3l3jjyY-DQV8wkePfxurz0FCMdvnUmU293szjNMLFgQkhibz11wB4fS1c0xr0D-O_Nz_0SmxUxd9B8zXkTV9_dW5zr2uV90pTGBnh5tHCKS2b0VlqGxcur_tFCWLfujYqQCHKVHdzu4wKMyGWm6cCQuI6IEtGMaUR9pypxITgDf7LG&c=aZt1A307B4KUg4yWlJDYlxQmWPBJVG7YRzhkQ5yCNo6-cfJz708xzg==&ch=1Ou1h1YRIHikQIKWbACky_wjtsjB_F6BSMJ1oPYKw2IhRrMgs2LLwg==>

Download Flier <https://lcfbjarab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WGSe_-sMU6AkptD207yL1-2KsSW4kjrFjyqVGg8_BNB7_Vkc4x3l3jjyY-DQV8wk3i92Q9kg4t5RkOfKUyx_or6cmlCozyETV-EOYlXiSJUOsM_HUrr3uInIY6-ndQzbhDXx3arEoZLnbtF5CyB535FhA89cPEPrEnOxg-6QTARNYgDotlqosrbL-WjZrQNESTKaRGaZ3vfDkubZY-K2AmYOFhWRYwd_MYz0bpKYI1QZCyXF5nu5RhKbV3Ow-JFi&c=aZt1A307B4KUg4yWlJDYlxQmWPBJVG7YRzhkQ5yCNo6-cfJz708xzg==&ch=1Ou1h1YRIHikQIKWbACky_wjtsjB_F6BSMJ1oPYKw2IhRrMgs2LLwg==>

Workshop Highlights:



• This peer-to-peer initiative will educate audiences on creative ways to plan for housing, finance homes, find supports, and identify services where needed. 

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Thank you for registering!
To receive your links to join, everyone must register for each day here (see the message below)

* REGISTER FOR DAY ONE - 2024 Regional Collaboratives Summit<https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/3a8092cd-e2a7-4fd1-868a-db0f8ecf27b9@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde>
* REGISTER FOR DAY TWO - 2024 Regional Collaboratives Summit<https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d5deff47-5684-4d34-a4e0-bac8ffd935e8@418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde>

2024 Regional Collaboratives For Supporting Families Virtual Summit
August 14 & 15, 2024
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From the LifeCourse Nexus:

Skill Building Series Fall 2024

This learning opportunity is a series of four workshops designed to provide instruction and practice application using key LifeCourse principles and related tools. It is intended for people who want to increase their knowledge and skills to apply the framework and use the tools in their roles. 

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July 2024 Tip of the Month

⭐Attend the Virtual Summit! ⭐

The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit is an opportunity to connect, get information, resources, and tools to help you refine and reach your vision. And this year it’s virtual and free! 

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Happy Summer! Attached are the workshop and support groups for August. Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>

Support Groups

* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+August+2024.pdf> - Wednesday, August 7
* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+August+2024.pdf>- Monday, August 19
* Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group%2C+August+2024.pdf> - Monday, August 26th 

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Register Now for the Supporting Families Best Practices Series

Supporting Families to Navigate
Services and Supports

August 15, 2024
2-3:30 p.m. (EST)

The Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. Each session will feature a panel of individuals or organizations who will address key recommendations from the National Agenda through their lens of 

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June 2024 Tip of the Month

⭐Attend the Virtual Summit! ⭐

What can your Regional Collaborative do?

The virtual Summit is free and open to all members of Regional Collaboratives:

* Collaborative Leads (Coordinators)
* Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination, and other Provider members
* Self-advocate and family members
* Community partner members
* Any members!
Register yourselves and spread the word to your members (link in the toolbox below). 

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Office of Developmental Programs

The 2024 Pennsylvania Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Virtual Summit

[The PA Community of Practice for Supporting Families banner]<https://www.myodp.org/course/view.php?id=2431#section-0>

Registration Now Open!

August 14 and August 15, 2024

Registration for the Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Virtual Summit is now open! The Summit will be held virtually this year. The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families connect diverse individuals, families, and community partners to identify what people and families need to be supported, to develop and implement strategies to meet these needs through local collaboration and partnerships, and to participate in 

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Happy Summer! Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>.

Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+June..pdf>- Wednesday, June 5

Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+June..pdf>- Monday, June 17

Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group%2C+June.pdf>- Monday, June 24

LifeCourse Workshops

Safety in the Community<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Safety+in+the+Community%2C+June..pdf>- Tuesday, June 4

Using The LifeCourse to Plan for ISP-<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Using+LifeCourse+to++Plan+for+ISP%2C+June.pdf> Thursday, June 6 

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May 2024 Tip of the Month

Include the Whole Family!

Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families promote inclusive communities.
Be part of the systemic change.

What can your Regional Collaborative do?

* Ensure that members of your collaborative are informed about the best practices and principles and values for supporting families 

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Take Your Seat at the Table!
Virtual Community Listening Sessions
We want to hear about your experiences with the systems in place to support our families across the lifespan.
Who should attend: Individuals and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
These Community Forums aim to pinpoint key topics and themes that will contribute to the development of a unified Family Advocacy Agenda across the Commonwealth.
Thank you for your help in getting this important information out to your networks!
Southeast, PA
May 29th, 6:30 PM - 8 PM
Register Here- bit.ly/3WxvzFk<http://bit.ly/3WxvzFk>.
Northeast, PA
May 30th, 6:30 PM 

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Office of Developmental Programs

Save the Date!

The Pennsylvania Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Virtual Summit

August 14 and August 15, 2024

The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit will be held virtually this year. The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families connect diverse individuals, families, and community partners to identify what people and families need to be supported, to develop and implement strategies to meet these needs through local collaboration and partnerships, and to participate in the conversation to improve systems. This objective allows all people to best nurture and support their loved ones in 

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Attached is a flyer for our Family Forum on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Join our special guests Gregory Cherpes MD, NADD-CC (Medical Director/ODP) and Joseph Hart, BSN, RN (Nursing Administrator/ODP) As they explain the New Waiver Service: STAT (Specialty Telehealth and Assessment Team).
The goal of the STAT service is:

* Provide telehealth assessments when the individual's primary care physician is unavailable or unable to determine the best clinical course of action
* Avoid unnecessary emergency room visits Everyone who has a waiver is eligible for STAT Services (budget dependent)
* Learn more about: Adding STAT to an ISP and 

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Happy May! Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>.

Support Groups:

* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+May.pdf>- Wednesday, May 1
* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+May.pdf>- Monday, May 20
* Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group%2C+May+2024.pdf>- Monday, May 28

LifeCourse Workshops

* LEAD The Way to Healthy Relationship and Sexuality<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/LEAD+The+Way+to+Healthy+Relationships+%26+Sexuality%2C+May.pdf>- Thursday, May 2
* Safety in the Community Siblings<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Safety+in+the+Community%2C+Sibling%2C+May.pdf>- Thursday, May 9
* Using The LifeCourse to Plan for ISP<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Using+LifeCourse+to+Plan+for+ISP%2C+May.pdf>- Monday, May 13
* Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Using+LifeCourse+to+Plan+and+Problem+Solve%2C+May.pdf>- Wednesday, May 15
* Peace of Mind Long Term Planning- Thursday, 

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Please share with those in your community who are interested in and working on transportation for people with disabilities.

NADTC Announces the Rural Community Innovations Transportation Planning Grant

NADTC<https://www.nadtc.org/> (National Aging and Disability Transportation Center) is pleased to announce the 2024 Rural Community Innovations: Transportation Planning Grant. This new opportunity will offer funding for rural communities to engage in planning activities to identify current and future community transportation needs. Selected grantees are expected to develop a written plan of action to guide implementation of identified strategies. Below are some important details of this grant opportunity: 

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April 2024 Tip of the Month

Use the Reporting Tools to Support Your Work!

The new reporting tools for Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families reflect the drafted guidelines that were shared at the 2023 Summit. The hope is that the tools will help you reach your vision by reviewing your strategies including people, plans, and needs. Think of it as your annual ISP! They are also a chance to share information with ODP and to ask for support. 

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Last Chance to Register!

[National Collaborative for Supporting Families]
LAST CHANCE to Register for the Supporting Families Best Practices Series

The Role of HCBS Waiver Services in Supporting Families

TODAY
April 4, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. (CT)

The Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. Each session will feature a panel of individuals or organizations who will address key recommendations from the National Agenda through their lens of 

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups with your network! Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>.

Support Groups

* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+April+(1).pdf>- Wednesday, April 3
* Caregiver Support Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Caregiver+Support+Group%2C+April+(1).pdf>- Monday, April 15
* Sibling Good Life Group<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Sibling+Good+Life+Group+April+2024_20240402_085430_0000.pdf>- Monday, April 29

LifeCourse Workshops

* Transitions Through the LifeSpan<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Transitions+Through+Lifespan%2C+April.pdf>- Tuesday, April 2
* Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Using+LifeCourse+to+Plan+and+Problem+Solve%2C+April.pdf>- Tuesday, April 9
* LEAD The Way to Healthy Relationship & Sexuality Siblings<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/LEAD+The+Way+to+Healthy+Relationships+%26+Sexuality+for+Siblings%2C+April.pdf>- Wednesday, April 17
* Safety in the Community<https://palms-awss3-repository.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Communications/ODP/2024/Safety+in+the+Community%2C+April.pdf>- Thursday, April 18
* Using The LifeCourse to Plan for Individual Support Plan (ISP)- Wednesday, April 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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March 2024 Tip of the Month

Share Emergency Preparedness information!

Emergency experiences are traumatic for all people, but can present unique challenges for individuals with autism and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities and those who support them.

What can your Regional Collaborative do? 

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The Link Center invites you to participate in its Shared Learning Groups virtual gathering series.

These Shared Learning Groups are an opportunity to dive into important topics and tap into your expertise and experiences related to people with cognitive disabilities, including I/DD, brain injury and others, and MH conditions. These meetings will be led by members of our Steering Committee and project partners.
Please join us for our next Shared Learning Groups as we discuss "Supporting Someone Through a Transition".
Live Captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided during all live webinars. 

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ODP Policy Team Virtual Office Hours

for Individuals and Families

Tuesday, April 16, 2024<https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/525418561434772059>

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families to join in a virtual conversation with ODP's policy team. The conversation will cover basics about the services ODP offers and it is an opportunity for individuals and families to ask questions. These meetings are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the meeting starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. 

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Please share the opportunity to comment on the plan below.

Families and caregivers only have until March 20 to comment on Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging’s 10-year plan. Now is the time to share how your needs can be reflected in this plan.

As you review the draft plan, think about whether your needs and those of your loved ones are included. If they aren’t, then, please add your voice so that the needs of all people are part of the plan, including families with a loved one with intellectual, developmental disabilities and autism. A few things to consider as you 

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PADDC is working on a project to enhance Pennsylvania's self advocate leadership to focus on system and policy change. We invite people with developmental and intellectual disabilities (I/DD) and providers or organizations to connect us to self advocates who may want to be part of the conversation.
The first step in the plan is to gather contact information, so we can listen and learn from you. Please complete our survey through the links below.
The long-term plan includes talking with self advocates with intellectual and developmental disabilities about: 

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The Office of Developmental Programs is sharing this important announcement from FEMA and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI).

ODIC News

FEMA Releases Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers

In recognition of caregivers' dedication and commitment to those in their care, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) have created the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Caregivers to help them navigate unique challenges that may arise during disasters.

[National Collaborative for Supporting Families]
DATE CHANGED for the Supporting Families Best Practices Series

Due to unforeseen circumstances that our beyond our control, the Best Practice Series scheduled for March will now be in April.

Note: If you already registered before the date change, you do not need to register again. You will be sent a separate email with the updated zoom link for the new date. 

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February 2024 Tip of the Month

Use PA Navigate as a tool for Supporting Families!

[Icon for pa navigate]“Shapiro Administration Launches PA Navigate, A New Online Tool to Better Connect Pennsylvanians with Food, Housing, Childcare and More

PA Navigate’s primary goal is to boost communication between health care and social services to improve follow-through on referrals, as well as to act as a support finder for citizens.” 

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops and Good Life Groups from the PA Family Network with your stakeholders! February continues the series on Participant Directed Services. Creating an Everyday Life using Waiver Services comes with some exciting opportunities and challenges. Many individuals use Participant Directed Services to pursue their Vision and create the life they want. Join us to explore more about Participant Direction and offer resources and information. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates. Register for upcoming events at www.pafamilynetwork.org/events<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/events>. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[National Collaborative for Supporting Families]

Register Now for the Supporting Families Best Practices Series

The Role of HCBS Waiver Services in Supporting Families

March 7, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. (CT)

The Best Practice Series introduces and elevates best practices related to supporting families. Each session will feature a panel of individuals or organizations who will address key recommendations from the National Agenda through their lens of 

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Please share!

This FREE event is open to all...individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism, families, direct support staff, professionals, and anyone who supports people with IDD/A

Join us this Spring for our Summits on Participant Directed Services!
See the flier attached and visit our website for more information- www.pafamilynetwork.org/ce<http://www.pafamilynetwork.org/ce>

Creating an Everyday Life using Waiver Services comes with some exciting opportunities and challenges. Many individuals use Participant Directed Services to pursue their Vision and create the life they want. Join the PA Family Network and local experts as we explore more about Participant Direction and offer resources and 

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Good morning colleagues,
The AoD Disability Employment TA Center's National Community of Practice (CoP) webinar, "Supporting Self-Employment for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities: Family Perspectives<https://aoddisabilityemploymenttacenter.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b7fbe51c76c5794fcaa4ec015&id=6f94a446a3&e=3a744d3767>", will be hosted Tuesday, February 13, 2024, from 3:00-4:30 P.M. ET.

Join the Administration on Disabilities (AoD) Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) for our February 2024 National Community of Practice (CoP) webinar. This event will highlight the importance of family support for people with disabilities who own their own businesses. We will begin with a brief recap of the work DETAC 

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Nominate CtLC Champions Today!

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Nominations are now open for individuals or organizations who have helped to build, refine, and advance the Charting the LifeCourse framework!

The LifeCourse Nexus will recognize Champions who have used the Charting the LifeCourse framework in one or more of the following ways: 

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January 2024 Tip of the Month

[A picture of the cover of the continueing the conversation report with a tree in the background]Check out the 2022 Agenda for Supporting Families!

2022 Agenda – The Community of Practice for Support Families of Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (supportstofamilies.org)<https://supportstofamilies.org/national-agenda/2022-agenda/> 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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ODP’s Community of Practice for Supporting Families is Happy to Share the 2022 National Agenda

A Summary of the Current State and Future Vision for Supporting Families

In May of 2022, the National Community of Practice for Supporting Families (CoP), supported by the Administration on Community Living (ACL), hosted an in-person Supporting Families Summit in Washington, D.C. to continue the efforts of the 2011 National Agenda for Supporting Families that was a result of the Wingspread Family Support Summit.
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The Summit brought together key partners in the supporting families movement 

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HSRC Webinar - Expanding Access to Service Coordination: Two Models of Braiding Funding

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | 2:00-3:00 PM ET

Service coordination can help people achieve and maintain housing stability, wellness, and independence by identifying and connecting the services and supports they want and need. Examples of service coordination activities include person-centered counseling, options counseling, care coordination, and care management. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) in sharing this survey from PA Family Network.

Housing Myth Busting Survey- We Need Your Help!

Hello All!

We need your help to get this important survey on Housing out to all families, caregivers and individuals with disabilities!!! Please share the attached pdf and information with your networks. 

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Don't Miss Early Bird Registration!

Join us April 23-25, 2024 for the 8th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase!

The Showcase is more than a conference; it’s a celebration! As we convene in Kansas City, we share and learn about how the CtLC principles interconnect to drive transformational change for all – all life stages and life domains in all practice areas, types of support and levels of change. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops and summits with your network!

December continues the PA Family Network series on Technology with VIRTUAL summits! Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Each Summit will be held from 9:30 AM-3:30 PM. 

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Supporting Family Caregivers: A Key Issue for ACL and for Our Time

Alison Barkoff, Performing the duties of ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging

Each year, more than 53 million Americans provide a broad range of assistance to support the health, quality of life, and independence of an older adult or person with a disability. Another 2.7 million grandparents ­— and an unknown number of other kinship caregivers — open their arms and homes each year to children who cannot remain with their parents. 

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November 2023 Tip of the Month

Recognize, acknowledge, and reach out to family caregivers!

[NFCM Social: Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, Engage]

What can your Regional Collaborative do?

National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to commit to a specific action.

* Add the topic to your next meeting for discussion.
* Are family caregivers part of your collaborative?
* How can your collaborative recognize, assist, include, support, and engage family caregivers?
* Use the Charting the LifeCourse tools to brainstorm and identify specific resources to identify specific action!
* Create a "call to action" from your community partners.
* 

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October 2023 Tip of the Month

Include Fathers and other significant Men!

From the 2023 Summit

Bringing Fathers Forward

Corey Ferguson, MHA, Manager Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

Corey shared his personal story of his journey in raising a child with developmental disabilities and what he’s learned that could be put into practice in supporting men. He also shared about work in Ohio focused on father engagement, connection, and support. 

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Good Morning,

Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network! November continues the series on Technology. Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Remote Supports are now offered which provide more opportunities for services that can increase independence. Please join the discussion on Technology and Remote Supports and how they can impact an Everyday Life! These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates. 

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SAVE THE DATE: April 23-25, 2024

8th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase: EMBRACE THE ALL!

Come together with the network of advocates, families, and professionals to explore how CtLC weaves together personal growth, community engagement, policy advancements, and technological innovations to promote self-determination and good lives for all.

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON! 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Quarterly Connection for Supports Coordinators

Each quarterly newsletter will share ideas to help SCs fill their buckets to better help them in supporting individuals and families.

The Quarterly Connection is brought to you by the Supporting Families’ Supports Coordination Innovation Workgroup.

The Quarterly Topic is Communication 

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September 2023 Tip of the Month

Check out what's happening across PA's Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families!

From the 2023 Summit: One Slide Celebration PA Regional Collaboratives

Hear and learn from some of PA’s Regional Collaboratives as they highlight their most significant accomplishments from the past year.

Celebrate these meaningful experiences and discuss their use within your outreach to families. 

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network!

October starts the PA Family Network’s series on Technology. Technology has become a major part of all our lives. For people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, technology can offer opportunities for independence, entertainment, choice, and control. Remote Supports are also now offered providing more opportunities for services that can increase independence. Join the discussion as we talk about how Technology and Remote Supports and can impact an Everyday Life! These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please share the resources below with families and student youth!

TRANSITION TOOLKIT
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Are you looking for tools to help students engage in their IEP process?
Look no further than the PaTTAN Student-Led IEP Resource Hub.<https://sites.google.com/pattan.net/sliep/>

You can start building the Student-Led IEP process, now, and in any place within the IEP! 

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August 2023 Tip of the Month

Participate in the broader Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families in PA!

HOW? Invite a member of your Regional Collaborative to join each of the Supporting Families Innovation Workgroups

WHY join?

* To influence Policy l Practice l Culture
* To learn and grow together
* To get and share ideas
* To bring those ideas back to YOUR Regional Collaborative to help local families
* 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Thank you for sharing these important workshops with your network!

September continues PA Family Network’s series on Participant Directed Services. Join the team of Family Advisors to get your questions answered about Participant Directed Services and how you can choose to direct your own services under the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates. 

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing these important workshops from PA Family Network! August continues the series on Participant Directed Services. The team of Family Advisors will answer your questions about Participant Directed Services and how you can choose to direct your own services under the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates. 

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Please share this resource with family caregivers in your network. It is a new webpage for family caregivers about the Family and Medical Leave Act from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The site includes information about FMLA for family caregivers specifically to help them navigate, communicate with their employers, and access FMLA benefits. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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ODP Reissues The Gold Book

The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs has published its latest edition of the Gold Book. The Gold Book is intended to be a comprehensive guide for families as they enter and navigate the ODP service system.

The service system that is supported by the Office of Developmental Programs is varied and vast. For those new to the system, it can feel overwhelming. For individuals and families new to the system or for anyone interested in navigating ODP, the Gold Book is intended to be a guide to the 

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July 2023 Tip of the Month...

⭐Attend the 2023 Summit!⭐

The Regional Collaboratives for Supporting Families Summit is an opportunity to connect, get information, resources, and tools to help you refine and reach your vision.

WHY Attend the Summit?

Because Regional Collaboratives are part of the Community of Practice for Supporting Families in PA! 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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PA Family Network

July starts a new series on Participant Directed Services. Join our team of Family Advisors to get your questions answered about Participant Directed Services and how you can choose to direct your own services under the Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) Waivers. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates FOR family members and self-advocates! 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Please review this communication and share the registration and opportunity with any individual and family you support!

Registration Now Open for Individuals and Families
New Series - Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Policy Division Virtual Meeting & Conversations with Individuals & Families

Why is this new series being offered?
Information is often delivered in a way that makes more sense to providers than to individuals and families. ODP wants to begin closing that gap by providing a series of meetings intended for individuals and families to provide an opportunity for them to learn about topics of interest and ask questions 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please share this information with families:

2023 PA Community of Practice Transition Conference

2023 PA Community of Practice Transition Conference<https://www.pattan.net/Training/Conferences/2023-Transition-Conference>

Our Voice, Our Plan, Our Future
August 9 & 10, 2023

Virtual<https://www.pattan.net/Events/Conferences/Course-3206/Events/Session-38392> and In-Person <https://www.pattan.net/Events/Conferences/Course-3202/Events/Session-38321> Registration Available

Access the Conference Brochure Her<https://www.pattan.net/assets/PaTTAN/8a/8ad7e252-3d78-43a4-9169-6cb217b71d22.pdf>e!

Youth & Family Scholarships Available<https://fs25.formsite.com/3fHiZQ/2023TransitionConference/index>

A limited number of scholarships are available for conference attendees who meet the following criteria: 

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Please share this information with families:

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requests your assistance sharing the attached communication, ODPANN 23-042: Open for Public Comment: Concept Paper on Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination Services. The communication announces a 45-day public comment period on ODP’s proposal to implement Selective Contracting for Residential and Supports Coordination (SC) services. Public comment will be accepted until 11:59 pm on July 10, 2023. 

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The Pa Family Network would like to invite ALL people with ID/DD and autism, families, and ALL who support them. We would ask you to share this email far and wide. This Summit will help people with ID/D and autism, families, and professionals!

We would also welcome SCOs and other organizations to have a Resource Table, just follow this link to reserve one: 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Please share some exciting new workshops coming up in May as part of our Community Engagement series!

The focus will be on the theme of Moving Forward and Building Resilience in May, concluding with a series of in-person Summits across the state in June. These workshops are created by Family members and Self-Advocates for Family members and Self-Advocates! 

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Please share the attached information with the families you know and/or support about the importance of completing Medical Assistance and CHIP renewals on time.

One of the flyers attached has the information in English and the other has the information in Spanish. Links to the flyers can be found on the attached Word document about the Public Health Emergency ending. 

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FREE LifeCourse Foundations Webinar!
Wednesday, April 26
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CT
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If you are curious about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC)<https://t.e2ma.net/click/w5kfpj/gl264ws/085kv8> or want to introduce someone to CtLC, our FREE introductory webinar is a great place to start! These monthly webinars will help raise awareness and understanding of the LifeCourse Framework<https://t.e2ma.net/click/w5kfpj/gl264ws/g16kv8> and key tools<https://t.e2ma.net/click/w5kfpj/gl264ws/wt7kv8> and are perfect for new staff or anyone new to the CtLC. We will have live ASL and Spanish Interpretation for the Webinar. 

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PA Family Network has some exciting new workshops coming up in April as part of their Community Engagement, Trauma and Wellness series. The focus will be on the theme of Trauma and Wellness during April and May, concluding with a series of in-person Summits across the state in June. These workshops are created by family members and self-advocates for family members and self-advocates! 

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The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council has several grant funding opportunities available for stakeholders in Pennsylvania.

Please review the attached flyers for additional details

The deadline to apply for the grant funding is May 3, 2023.

Those interested in applying may request an application here:

Request for Applications | Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (paddc.org)<https://www.paddc.org/grant-funding-opportunities/rfp-book/> 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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[7th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2023 Announcements & Updates]
SESSION DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE

Take a look at the amazing sessions the CtLC community has put together. There's something for everyone!
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We couldn't be more excited for the presenters to share their amazing stories and projects with you! This year's sessions will be broken down into the following topic areas: 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Save the Dates!

Positive Practice Virtual Meeting

April 6, 2023

April’s Positive Practice program sessions will focus on Human Trafficking. Hear from speakers at The Covenant House of Philadelphia. The Covenant House works with young individuals, primarily under the age of 21, who are facing homelessness and victimization. These individuals are often at risk for human trafficking, which is statistically increasing in the state of Pennsylvania. Individuals with mental illness and those with intellectual disabilities, as well as autism are the most at risk group. Join us as we share best practices 

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[The Family Resource Group]

All families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), blind or visually impaired (BVI), or deaf-blind (DB) are invited to sign up for the PaTTAN Family Resource Group.

WHY? The goal of this group is to send out resources, event information, and contacts that can benefit your family and child. It is an easy way for you to get updates and take advantage of any available opportunities.
Who is this for? 

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Subject: Sen. Casey Requesting Statements for the Record on Guardianship

In the near future, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will be holding a hearing on guardianships, conservatorships, protective arrangements, and alternatives. The Committee is seeking input from the public in three areas:

· Stories and examples of problems with guardianships,

· Stories and examples of alternatives to guardianships, 

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FREE LifeCourse Foundations Webinar!
Monday, March 20
2-3:30 p.m. CT
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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Topic
Spilling the Tea on Taxes for People with Disabilities
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Join National Disability Institute (NDI) on Saturday, February 25th from 11am – noon ET for our “Spilling the Tea on Taxes for People with Disabilities” webinar/conversation.

This webinar is for individuals with disabilities, their family members, supporters and anyone wanting to learn about the importance of filing taxes for people with disabilities. Taxes and tax preparation is a way to engage taxpayers with disabilities in a larger conversation about financial wellness and economic advancement. We will dispel myths and talk about favorable credits that can only be claimed by 

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PA Supporting Families Innovation Spotlight:
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PA's Regional Collaboratives and other interested parties are invited to hear about an exciting innovation for supporting families in PA! The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation has received a federal grant to help people transition from subminimum wage to competitive integrated employment. Supporting the person and the family and use of Charting the LifeCourse framework are key elements in the grant design. Join us to learn about supporting the family and using LifeCourse help 

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Family and Youth Services Bureau<https://teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov/> Releases Two Toolkits for Parents of Youth with I/DD

1. SEXUAL HEALTH TOOLKIT<https://teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov/resources/sexual-health-toolkit-parents-youth-idd> FOR PARENTS OF YOUTH WITH I/DD

Sexual Health Toolkit for Parents of Youth with IDD | The Exchange<https://teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov/resources/sexual-health-toolkit-parents-youth-idd>
This toolkit will help raise awareness about the important role parents and caregivers play in discussing sexual health with their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The toolkit covers four topics:
teenpregnancy.acf.hhs.gov 

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[Charting the LifeCourse Virtual Training Series: Foundational Skills Workshop]
Wanting to learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and tools?
New to LifeCourse?
Start Here!
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FREE LifeCourse Foundations Webinar!

If you are curious about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) or want to introduce someone to CtLC, our FREE introductory webinar is a great place to start! These monthly webinars will help raise awareness and understanding of the LifeCourse Frameworkand key tools. 

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Don’t miss your chance to come together in KC May 2-4!

[7th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2023 Announcements & Updates]
Celebrate the Movement!
Our community is constantly expanding and it’s time to come together and celebrate our impact!

Join us May 2-4, 2023 for the 7th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase in Kansas City, MO. Register now for Showcase 2023 and secure your seat for the Pre-Showcase Intensives – seats are limited!
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Registration closes April 15, 2023.
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Attention families, self-advocates, and professionals! This event is FOR YOU!

We have added a new location and date!

The PA Family Network has a wonderful series of events happening this March and April – 6 in-person Summits on Emergency Preparedness. These Summits will be regional - happening in York, Wilkes/Barre, State College, Philadelphia, and Cranberry – and will provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities, families, and interested individuals to learn more about Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Interactions with 1st Responders, and more. 

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There are some exciting new workshops coming up in February as part of the Community Engagement, Emergency Preparedness series. These workshops are created by Family members and Self-Advocates for Family members and Self-Advocates! There are also several Waiver and life course workshops as well as two support groups including a NEW Caregiver Support Group. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please share this information with people who self direct, siblings and people who connect with them.

FOR PEOPLE WHO SELF DIRECT:

The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy is seeking people of color with disabilities who self-direct to participate in a research study on self-direction outcomes.

The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy (at Brandeis University) is conducting a 5-year research study funded by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) on Self-Direction of Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Self-directing means the person who needs services can decide how, when, and from whom their services and supports will be 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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A Pennsylvania Gathering: Critical Topics in Autism

Dear Colleagues,

The next session of A PA Gathering: Critical Topics in Autism is coming up on January 19th from 3:00PM-4:00PM. The PA Gathering: Critical Topics in Autism are virtual events featuring people with lived experience and other experts with an opportunity for audience Q&A. The outcomes of the PA Gatherings are to increase knowledge and awareness of resources about issues that are important to the autism community. The next sessions topic is Employment: It’s Never Too Early (Or Too Late) to Find Your Passion. 

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Join us for a week of Virtual Summits to hear from experts on Long Term Planning and Housing Options.

Summits will be held virtually from 9:30am- 3:30pm.

Monday, December 12- Northeast

Tuesday, December 13- Southeast

Wednesday, December 14- South Central

Thursday, December 15- Central

Friday, December 16- West

Seminar Sessions Each Day Will Include

-Keynote Speaker: David Gates Housing- 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Lock in your early bird rate and reserve your hotal today!

[7th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2023 Early Bird Registration Now Open!] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fwhqnwi%2Fgl264ws%2Fozuc65&data=05%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C27d60528284e446257e408dac805bce3%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C638042224212322657%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uRJHgR8VV7CEEQ%2F99Mtx0kO9FAA8O9kVrdinuxhrP6o%3D&reserved=0>
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Registration is now open for Showcase 2023!
We can’t wait to welcome our change agents to celebrate successes and imagine what could be next, as we continue to support all people to live their good lives.
New this year - we are offering Early Bird Registration!
Register now for the discounted rate of $350, which includes two breakfasts, two lunches, and a reception with a cash bar – not to 

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2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

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The 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was created to support family caregivers of all ages, from youth to grandparents, and regardless of where they live or what caregiving looks like for them and their loved ones.

The strategy was developed jointly by the advisory councils created by the RAISE Family Caregiving Act and the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act, with extensive input from the public, including family caregivers and the people they support. It will be updated in response to public comments and will evolve with the caregiving 

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[7th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2023 Announcements & Updates]
Mark Your Calendars
While we are busy behind the scenes preparing another dynamic Showcase, here are some important annoucements and updates to help you prepare!
Save Your Spot!
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Registration Opens Next Week
Lock in your early bird registration rate! Registration will be $350 for the Showcase, and includes two breakfasts, two lunches, and a reception – not to mention all of the amazing learning that will take place with your peers. Register before January 3, 2023, when the price will jump up to $375.
 

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Now Available:

Pennsylvania’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families

Fiscal Year (FY) Workplan for 2022 – 2023

The Fiscal Year (FY) Workplan reflects ongoing efforts as well as areas of focus for new or enhanced strategies for the Supporting Families Initiative Director and leadership team for the fiscal year. It also includes highlights of accomplishments from the prior FY. 

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Pennsylvania Family Network November Workshops

The Pennsylvania Family Network (PAFN) would like to invite you to their exciting workshops coming up in November! You’ll notice that a few of the workshops have two fliers which include one in Spanish. These workshops are part of the NEW Community Engagement Initiative. There will be a Spanish translator for all these workshops and resources will be available in both English and Spanish. 

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The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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The Community Engagement Workshop on October 5th is from 7pm-8pm, not 6pm-8pm as the previous flyer stated. You’ll find an updated flyer in both English and Spanish attached.

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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FALL 2022 PADDC REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

We are pleased to announce that the newest Request for Application (RFA) book for 2022-2026 State Plan is now available for you to download, which includes 15 separate grant opportunities. The deadline to submit applications for these grants is Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Click here to read more and download the RFA book and other application resources<https://www.paddc.org/grant-funding-opportunities/rfp-book/>. 

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We have some exciting workshops over the next few weeks with more to come! A list of the workshops is below and I’ve attached flyers for each.

* Transitions Through the Lifespan, 9/15
* Sibling Good Life Group, 9/19
* Peace of Mind 9/20 & 9/21
* Healthy Relationships and Sexuality (L.E.A.D.), 9/26
* Using LC to Plan and Problem Solve, 10/3 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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ODP FAMILY SATISFACTION SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) would like to share some of the Family Survey Highlights from 2021. Family members were asked about their satisfaction with the support their loved one receives from Supports Coordinators (SC) so they can live the life they want to live. The survey was conducted by the Supporting Families Leadership Team as part of a quality management plan with the goal that families are supported. 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Charting the LifeCourse

Using Applying Principles and Using Tools to Support a Good Life

Charting the LifeCourse was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. This training series is for all professional stakeholders. 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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The Office of Developmental Programs requests your assistance in sharing the below invitation from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC):

You're Invited to PADDC's Self Advocate Spotlight Series!

The first session of our monthly series will be held virtually on Zoom, on July 11, 2022. Click here to find out more about the series, our lineup of speakers, and the Zoom link to join.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpaddc.us8.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D3759160172f409ef7a2119512%26id%3D5a9de1904c%26e%3De13fb93511&data=05%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C3a08b793f8be4053cb6208da5b8cb8a4%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637922957203201417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x081bDET90MBcBjvRnIFalecdWhLdCOY5owdlB%2BsRVU%3D&reserved=0> 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Charting the LifeCourse Nexus] <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fkgxikh%2Fgl264ws%2F0819v2&data=05%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C214c1527f207420453cb08da4593cfc6%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637898798396612798%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MtGHHZ0NJBWlS9zKi7UzLctx1TkOX9kbmFOFakBwsSE%3D&reserved=0>
Registration is still open for our Summer 2022 Ambassador Series!
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Keep Your Momentum Going with Summer Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Series!
Self-paced Learning and Coaching Support

The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools. 

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Please assist the Office of Developmental Programs in sharing the scheduled June events for the PA Family Network;

At this time, only our monthly Family Forum: Updates as well as our Sibling Good Life Group Meeting are scheduled. If additional events are scheduled, notice will be sent.

Attached are the flyers which contain Event descriptions, details and Zoom links. All our events are virtual, through zoom. 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other.  The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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The following is a list of event dates for May PA Family Network workshops, monthly Family Forums with guest speakers, and the Sibling Good Life group meetings. Also attached are flyers which contain event descriptions, details and Zoom links. All events are virtual through Zoom.

L.E.A.D. the Way to Healthy Relationships Workshop: 

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Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Icon for the 3 buckets that represent needs for discovery and navigation, connection and networking and goods and services from the charting the lifecourse framework.] A Family Guide is available to help families know how to navigate ODP's Incident Management Process.

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The Family Guide was created by and for families. It is organized in a Question and Answer format and includes a section at the end where families can document who to contact. Please share with families whose family member receives services. 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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The following is a list of event dates for PA Family Network Workshops, monthly Family Forum: Updates as well as Sibling Good Life Group Meetings. Also attached are the flyers which contain event descriptions and details and Zoom links. All our events are virtual, through Zoom.

Sibling Good Life Group Meeting: 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please share the announcement below with your contacts, on your social media, in your newsletters about the opportunity in Kansas City (or virtual) to connect and learn about how Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) can be used in life and work!

[Register Today for the Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2022]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2F4veqwg%2Fgl264ws%2Fg94s60&data=04%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7Ca263f2017e084346dcf708da00a57568%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637823007893188135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Yc4EqVTIhZ8wQZU5lzsqCNo32hXhIS29DS1qu9BOOwg%3D&reserved=0>

Come to Kansas City to re-energize, re-focus, and
re-juvinate your commitment to the CtLC Framework. 

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The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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The following is a list of March event dates for PA Family Network Workshops , monthly updates, and group meetings. Flyers containing event descriptions, details and Zoom links are attached. All the events are virtual, through Zoom.

Safety in the Community Workshop:

March 1, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Waiver Basics (101) Part 1 Workshop:
March 15, 2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 

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SAVE THE DATE!

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2022 Virtual Everyday Lives Conference

An Everyday Life in a Changing World: A Focus on Wellness and Resilience

The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs invites you to save the date for the 2022 Virtual Everyday Lives Conference! The Everyday Lives Conference seeks to provide valuable information to Individuals with an intellectual disability and/or autism, their families, and support professionals to help empower individuals to live their ideal everyday lives. 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Choose from two Options to Re-Connect and Re-Energize: In Person or Virtual

[Registration for the Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2022 is Now Opoen]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fg51nlg%2Fgl264ws%2F865xe0&data=04%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7Cfce6144715204e300f0308d9e0166205%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637787209005144392%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=VhJgAGE8Qx9kZzRfb9cFjml%2FDcz2DCKwrTLl9Sp9LV0%3D&reserved=0>

Register now for the 6th Annual Charting the LifeCourse Showcase April 13-14, 2022.

As the Showcase draws near, anticipation is building even more because attendees now have two ways to Re-connect and Re-energize with Charting the LifeCourse and share their commitment and stories. 

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-FamilyPerspective_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Regional Collaboratives Tip of the Month

Each Tip of the Month will share ideas to support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their goals to support families and connect with each other. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the survey information with local transition age youth and their families.

PA Community on Transition Survey

[Logo - PA Secondary Transition]The Pennsylvania Community on Transition is looking for stakeholder feedback to learn about how youth with disabilities across PA set goals and plan for adulthood. The two attached flyers - one for the youth survey<https://www.myodp.org/pluginfile.php/339338/mod_book/chapter/893/PDP%20Survey%20Flyer%20-%20Youth.pdf>, one for the adult survey<https://www.myodp.org/pluginfile.php/339338/mod_book/chapter/893/PDP%20Survey%20Flyer%20-%20Adult.pdf> - offer instructions on how to participate. The survey response deadline is January 15, 2022. 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

[Framework-FamilyPerspective_Icon]Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Tip of the Month for Regional Collaboratives: December 2021

The Tip of the Month shares ideas as a Community of Practice for Supporting Families. The Tips include activities that can support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their visions and support families at the local level. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Supporting families means actively carrying out a comprehensive and coordinated set of strategies that are designed to ensure families with a member with intellectual/developmental disabilities have access to person- and family-centered resources, supports, services and other assistance. 

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Now Available: Pennsylvania's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families Fiscal Year (FY) Workplan for 2021 - 2022.

The FY Workplan reflects ongoing efforts as well as areas of focus for new or enhanced strategies for the Supporting Families Initiative Director and leadership team for the FY. It also includes highlights of accomplishments from the prior FY. 

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Tip of the Month for Regional Collaboratives: November 2021

The Tip of the Month shares ideas as a Community of Practice for Supporting Families. The Tips include activities that can support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their visions and support families at the local level. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

We know that PA’s Regional Collaboratives have been talking about the shortage of Direct Support Providers (DSPs) and this webinar may help shift the conversation towards, “what can we do?” 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[cid:image006.png@01D7C989.A8612400]Daily Life & Employment - One of the Life Domains of Charting the LifeCourse

What a person does as part of everyday life-school, employment, volunteering, communication, routines, life skills. Life domains are the different aspects and experiences of life that we all consider as we age and grow.

Please share the information below and the attached flyer with local businesses! 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Community of Practice for Supporting Families Pennsylvania State Team logo]FY Workplan 21-22 New or Enhanced Activities

In alignment with ISAC Recommendation #14 Promote Racial Equity, Regional Collaboratives will apply the lens of racial equity to their work.

Please share the opportunities below with members of your Regional Collaboratives and join as you are able. 

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Please review and share with all stakeholders interested in grant opportunities announced through the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.

Who should apply? Applications are welcomed from all groups, non-profit or for-profit, who can show that they are qualified to conduct the activities described. We will consider applications from out-of-state entities. Additional information about who might apply, any specific restrictions, or stated preferences is noted in the grant descriptions. 

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Tip of the Month for Regional Collaboratives: October 2021

The Tip of the Month shares ideas as a Community of Practice for Supporting Families. The Tips include activities that can support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their visions and support families at the local level. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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Please share the information with local students with IEPs, their families, educators, related service providers and administrators.

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The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need – A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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PA Workforce Coalition - Talent Survey

The Pennsylvania Workforce Coalition is a partnership initiated by PA APSE consisting of State Agencies and statewide membership organizations to increase employment and advancement of people with disabilities. While we work on a larger event for Spring 2022, we wanted to start connecting people sooner and are planning a connection event (see below) for October 2021. 

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Please join the PA Family Network for exciting and creative workshops this September. We encourage you to share this information widely!

Everyone is welcome at our Workshops, but please note that the Family Forum is for Families ONLY and that the Sibling Good Life Group is for adult siblings (or those thought of as siblings!) of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism. 

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Tip of the Month for Regional Collaboratives: September 2021

The Tip of the Month is a new effort to share ideas as a Community of Practice for Supporting Families. The series will include activities that can support Regional Collaboratives to achieve their visions and support families at the local level. The Tip of the Month is brought to you by the PA Supporting Families Leadership Team. 

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[Framework-ThreeBuckets_Icon]Supporting the Three Buckets of Need - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

The three strategies for supporting individuals and their families can be organized into three categories (or buckets):

Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Connecting and Networking: making connections with peers and resources to help you navigate 

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Please share the waiver renewal listening sessions (below and attached) with local stakeholders if you have not already done so.

[Framework-PolicyandSystems_Icon]Transformational Policy and Systems Change - A Foundational Principle of Charting the LifeCourse

Individuals and families are truly involved in policy making so that they influence planning, policy, implementation, research, and revision of the practices that affect them. Every program, organization, system, and policy-maker must think about a person within the context of family and community. 

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To gain the family's perspective, please share the survey link below with all families receiving SC services. The survey will be open through 8/31/21.
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ODP Wants Family Feedback!

[Photograph of 7 family members of many ages embracing one another and smiling. Adults are circled around a young girl.]The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Supporting Families Survey is now available! ODP, its PA team for supporting families, the Information Sharing and Advisory Supports Committee (ISAC), supports coordination organizations, and service providers want to learn if the person you care about is living the life they want to live. 

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Please share this opportunity with your Regional Collaborative members from the PA Developmental Disabilities Council.
Registration Now Open!

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2021 PA Community Alliance Summit
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2020 and 2021 have been stressful and traumatic for some communities, yet transformative and motivating for others. This year at the PA Community Alliance Summit, we will discuss and explore the theme of "Recover, Rebuild, and Reform." Covering topics such as: 

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CtLC Foundational Skills Workshop for Educators

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CALLING ALL EDUCATORS

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Are you looking for tips and tools to help your students with planning, problem-solving and decision making?

August 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th
Daily from 10:00AM to 12:00PM CST
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Teachers, principals, school counselors, transition coordinators, and other special education staff are encouraged to attend this four-part workshop series dedicated to exploring how the Charting the LifeCourse problem-solving tools can be utilized in your educational setting. Learn how the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and 

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Jump Into June with Self Advocates United as 1!
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June Events Calendar
Please see attachment for details
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Please share the information and registration link below for Supports Coordination Organizations (SCO), Administrative Entities (AE), or Office of Developmental Programs' providers.

From the ODP Training Calendar for May 2021

Date

Time

Course

Audience

Format

May 6

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Please share the information about the National Charting the LifeCourse Showcase 2021 with all of your contacts!
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FOCUSING ON ALL PEOPLE
ALL people, regardless of age, ability or family role, are considered in our vision, values, policies and practices for supporting individuals and families. All families have choices and access to supports they need. 

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Date added below.

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Please share the information and registration link below with Supports Coordinators.

Date

Time

Course

Audience

Format

April 23

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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All ODP Supports Coordinators (SCs)

Go-To Webinar

PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan. 

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Please share the information and registration link below with Supports Coordinators.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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All ODP Supports Coordinators (SCs)
Go-To Webinar

Family engagement is an integral part of the Support Coordinator's role. How do you form that mutually beneficial reciprocal relationship while balancing paperwork and people skills? This collaborative perspective from the PA Family Network and the Office of Developmental Programs, will explore what this relationship can look like. This session will give you tips and skills you can immediately apply to your work and improve the way you support people with Intellectual/Developmental 

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Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference
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Conference Schedule and Speaker Lineup Now Available!
View and download the conference program at the link below:
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This year's Everyday Lives Conference merges ODP's annual conference lineup into a single month-long event that offers two additional Everyday Lives recommendation tracks. Topics include Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaboratives, Technology Innovation, Dual Diagnosis, Racial Equity, and Employment. Sessions conducted by self-advocates for self-advocates will be available throughout. Registrants have access to all conference sessions. 

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LifeCourse Learning
Direct Service Providers Ambassador Series
The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools. The spring series below are designed for direct service providers.

Registration Filling Fast! Don't miss out! 

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LifeCourse Learning
Person Centered Planning Ambassador Series
The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools. The spring series below are designed for options counselors, intake specialists, navigators, info & referrals, and others assisting individuals and families who are seeking supports and services. 

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.] If you have not done so already, please share the information below.

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Peace of Mind: Long Term Planning for Siblings

Join the PA Family Network in this workshop to plan and problem solve for your sibling(s) with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: 

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LifeCourse Learning
Person Centered Planning Ambassador Series
The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools. The spring series below are designed for persons who assist with planning for individuals and families. 

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.]Please share this employment opportunity for siblings with family members.

Hello,

The Pa Family Network is excited to announce our search for the newly developed position of Adult Sibling Family Advisor!

We recognize all family caregivers are important, but the needs of family members differ and in order to truly support families, we must meet each person where they are. Adult siblings have very unique relationships with their brothers and sisters. Siblings have the longest relationships, they wonder what their future role will hold, and their experiences are often overlooked. Here at the 

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.][Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the registration below with Regional Collaborative members including self-advocates, families, providers and community members.

May 18 & 19, 2021 will be the Virtual Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Summit!
Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

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Focus on Transition There are many things to think about and do to prepare for this change. Transition is a point in a time filled with change, growth, excitement, and sometimes fear and confusion. It is helpful to explore life experiences to have and questions to ask during this transformative life stage. For more information from the Charting the LifeCourse framework, check out the Transition Quick Guide: https://umkc.box.com/shared/static/j63qcleorfleosdjk3iiaoi7p8jjqfbv.pdf 

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Resources are attached from the 2/18/2021 Virtual Office Hour (VOH)

Using Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) to Support Individuals and Families Through the Pandemic

Outcomes:

* Shared experiences you have supporting people during the pandemic
* Shared any barriers you have faced during the pandemic
* Learned about LifeCourse resources specific to COVID-19

Attached are resources including a COVID-19 specific integrated supports tool that was expanded upon and COVID-19 specific social stories shared by a participant. The COVID Support Options_with LINKS document is in a format that is adaptable so that you can make them person and family specific. 

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.][Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the opportunity below widely to capture stories and voices of all people!

One Lens Exhibit Offers Accessible Storytelling Opportunities

["One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views" in blue font on a white background with a keystone in the middle of the first 'O']Earlier this month, Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf announced<https://www.myodp.org/pluginfile.php/339338/mod_book/chapter/707/One%20Lens%20Invitation%20-%20First%20Lady%20Frances%20Wolf.pdf> the launch of the One Lens: Sharing our Common Views<https://www.pa.gov/one-lens/> project. In a statement released by the First Lady's office, Frances Wolf outlined the project's main goal - to demonstrate the unified spirit of Pennsylvanians battling the Coronavirus Pandemic. 

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.][Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the information about three events below from ASCEND Group Inc., the Asperger and Autism Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, with individuals with autism and families.

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College Panel for Students on the Autism Spectrum

When: Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 06:30 PM
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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.][Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the information below and attached with Regional Collaborative members including self-advocates, families, providers and community members.

May 18 & 19, 2021 will be the Virtual Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Summit!

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[Icon representing Family as designated by the person/individual.][Framework-PersonCentered_Icon]Please share the information below and attached with self-advocates, families, providers and other professionals. NOTE: Links below do not function, but links on the attachment function and is here -https://drexel.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_syWA-qtjQ6OoN3rDjjvQXQ

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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan. 

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Please share with individuals and families.
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Learn about the
COVID-19 Vaccine

FEBRUARY 18 or 19

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The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University,
Vision for Equality and Speaking for Ourselves
invite you to

Two virtual town hall meetings
for people with disabilities and families
in Philadelphia 

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Please share widely and provide your feedback to PA's Developmental Disabilities Council on their 5 year plan!

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Advocacy & Engagement: Building valued roles, making choices, setting goals, assuming responsibility and driving how one's own life is lived.

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PLEASE REVIEW AND COMMENT ON OUR DRAFT 5-YEAR STATE PLAN

The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council would like your feedback on the draft 2022-2026 5-Year State Plan Goals and Objectives. Based on results from our October 2020 survey, the 2019 listening tour and research, the Pennsylvania Council has developed draft goals and objectives. Under the State Plan, the Council makes funds available 

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Regional Collaboratives: Please share with any businesses and employers in your communities and/or connected to your collaboratives.

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Target Audience:
This is an introductory level webinar intended for anyone interested in learning more about how businesses can continue operations safely while considering the needs of employees and patrons with disabilities during COVID-19. 

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Discovery and Navigation: having the information and tools you need to navigate life

Below are links for Accessible COVID-19 Materials. Please share with anyone who may benefit.

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The target audiences for translations of COVID-19 guidance are individuals who have limited mobility or are blind, deaf or have limited literacy skills resulting from a variety of factors. The alternative formats include simplified text documents, videos in American Sign Language (ASL), and both digital and embossed braille. 

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Please share this information from PA Family Network with families and self-advocates.

PA Family Network

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New Scheduled Events!

(See Calendar Below)

AND

ALL scheduled events,

FAMILY FORUMS and Workshops, will use the same ZOOM Link.

Click on the following direct Link to Join Zoom Meetings:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81011002081?pwd=czF1SlFHWERzcDFGSzRZUGZES0ZsQT09<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001yliC8osGtmMFkeFA4psFHqyh4AIfXGl_FuV0qoXswtEHA32GwEwW9bEZeU1Yu5hfzYmKkAH4Ov2_0mgdc_q5dFPC9FJ2foGDTt9kqEG2ss5Tu_onJSa3MvrT6t5HEJnpazbbcqW0ExpeAgPfot99YnxRi5-7VB-8vtdproDBzlEiZ5SuPb4OLE65BrCCtyRbJGmIvCWw3DliIJsRx8QB0ogj8FsZcGdW0cM9PLYzvEkmdTxH26KSHx6lTXuRGTYq7vO66mN-HLagt5cvhf_775DTVC3sYxvxEIfbiDA1aT3NEE2dlcqpYu38A7nyvO3u4VUyDE5K2F-S8wRoBohwdWewOCsKWJpCMXLvsJoyeKrSQSZIN1vGCaN2mnVzHV_RrIyxC_LM0c1oWKuoMdG2pcv8JifORDNbO9brEgoPS0tvMbMQ2dnk1CPmr9RyVhcherFU4H7YEsFD52JmWa3LSffeFTC3b4DZ9adJvuUdJ1Kj80VzLKY-hiC6ZUJzI7g4&c=P1mZuz8yz51dq9nh4RIZUbBYArEEsPphMHCTzoNuiObLtyQYMTHoGQ==&ch=N9dNFo7_emEitsKUlw3rN2AgIgwzyEBjrSA8CyeMoIPm3zRBXmg3Hw==>

or

Dial: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 810 1100 2081 Passcode: 037047 

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Mental Health and Resilience in the Disability Community during COVID-19

A free Webinar from the

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation<https://cidi.gatech.edu/>
College of Design<https://cidi.gatech.edu/>

A Closer Look: Mental Health and Resilience within the Disability Community during COVID-19

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-and-resilience-in-the-disability-community-during-covid-19-tickets-126606203563

Participants in this webinar will qualify for CEUs through the AAC Institute and CRCs through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC). 

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The updated attachment reflects the corrected email address (also updated below) for questions to be sent prior to this event.

Please share this information and opportunity with the families and self-advocates that you know.
The Zoom link is on the flyer.

PA Family Network

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FAMILY FORUM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 at 7PM

Guest: Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens 

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PA Family Network

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FAMILY FORUM

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 at 7PM

Guest: Deputy Secretary Kristin Ahrens

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Please send questions in advance to:
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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan. 

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The Charting the LifeCourse Framework reminds us of the importance of supporting the person in the context of the family which means that we also need to support the caregivers. Below is an opportunity to learn more and connect with other stakeholders on the topic of supporting caregivers of young children with Autism to implement behavioral interventions. 

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LifeCourse Learning
Ambassador Series
The Ambassador series is an opportunity to receive a comprehensive overview of each of the foundational principles of the Charting the LifeCourse Framework and its accompanying decision-making and planning tools.
For information about these and other Ambassador Series offered this winter and the purpose, registration and cost for each, visit: http://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-learning/ambassador-series/ 

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There are links below to the last month's videos (10 minutes or less) to date released by the LifeCourse Nexus on the topic of Empowering Families. These are great Discovery and Navigation opportunities!

Also, remember to register for this month's Showcase live event, November 19, 2020 @ 2-3:30 pm EST, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifecourse-showcase-live-ctlc-for-empowering-families-tickets-106787839302?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch 

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NOTE: Clickable links are in the attachment.

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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

For more information about Pennsylvania's Community of Practice for Supporting Families and the PA Areas of Innovation please visit:
https://www.myodp.org/mod/page/view.php?id=25542/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myodp.org%2Fmod%2Fpage%2Fview.php%3Fid%3D25542%2F&data=04%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C4bd409faa0f44931d00208d87b487fff%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637394898619650085%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=VF%2FNtX%2FRVr7TdtLbSrPg5h%2BAO4UQoIWczV6J7NUR%2BAU%3D&reserved=0> 

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There are links below to the last month's videos (10 minutes or less) to date released by the LifeCourse Nexus on the topic of Transition to Adulthood and in Employment. These are great Discovery and Navigation opportunities!

Also, remember to register for this month's Showcase live event, October 29, 2020 @ 2-3:30 pm EST, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifecourse-showcase-live-ctlc-in-transition-to-adulthood-employment-tickets-106787791158?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing 

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Life is a journey where each stage of life impacts the other and different life experiences bring us closer or further away from our “good life.” Visit http://www.lifecoursetools.com/lifecourse-library/exploring-the-life-stages/ for more information about planning and problem solving across the lifespan. 

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Self Advocates United as 1 —October Antivirus Power Connect Calendar

Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment)
and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All).

Join as many calls as you can to connect with other people while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Let’s start each call with a check-in to hear how folks are doing and share resources during this tough time. 

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New Topic Covered in Each Webinar!

One Wednesday Every Month

1:00-1:45 p.m.

30 minutes of interactive learning, 15 minutes for questions

Money impacts nearly all aspects of our lives...

where we live, what we eat, how we get around, the ways we spend our free time, and our health, to name a few. Yet most of us don't know where to go to learn about money, get answers to our money questions, or find ways to help us make sound money choices. 

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There are links below to the last month’s (10 minutes or less) videos to date released by the LifeCourse Nexus: one final video on measuring outcomes at different levels, and the rest on the topic of staff development and team building using the LifeCourse framework and tools. These are great Discovery and Navigation opportunities, especially for people working in the system of support! 

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Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador Series<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ft.e2ma.net%2Fclick%2Fkojxoe%2Fgl264ws%2Fw9j5fr&data=02%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C53630d123db247ee500308d858d6a3c7%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637357026194022440&sdata=iy6IlOHfJlPa%2BVIdlRmK%2BPbIMMavCBLAfKbXyPRJIt4%3D&reserved=0>
Advance your understanding and use of CtLC principles and tools

Learn how to integrate CtLC into your services, your team and your organization

Become a member of the virtual learning community

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New Ambassador Series Designed Just for You!!

Person Centered Planning Series: Designed for Support Coordinators, Case Managers, person centered plan facilitators
Direct Service Provider Series: Staff and leadership of direct service provider organizations, such as QIDP, program leads, managers
Front Door to Supports/No Wrong Door: Options counselors, intake specialists, navigators, I&R, CIL’s, AAA, ADRC 

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Clickable links can be found on the attachments!

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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

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For more information about Pennsylvania's Community of Practice for Supporting Families and the PA Areas of Innovation please visit:
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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

[LifeCourse buckets]

For more information about Pennsylvania's Community of Practice for Supporting Families and the PA Areas of Innovation please visit:
https://www.myodp.org/mod/page/view.php?id=25542/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myodp.org%2Fmod%2Fpage%2Fview.php%3Fid%3D25542%2F&data=02%7C01%7Ccawalton%40pa.gov%7C347c390294a141549d8308d85a6b6537%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637358764922398647&sdata=HnTVGlWrKT6NN3pFmH2IYw9Z3V4akNyl%2BRWYSeVzZ0k%3D&reserved=0> 

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New Connection and Discovery: KinConnector.org to Support Kinship Caregivers and the Children They are Raising

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The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Department of Aging (PDA) Secretary Robert Torres today launched www.kinconnector.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fu7061146.ct.sendgrid.net%2Fls%2Fclick%3Fupn%3DTeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9o-2FaMQDOYDdzMIIlvyLvktWhm-2FDhKNl3jPTPftG6dWs-2FXhZm_S1ugLgSWoiHm-2FOttYoGcBv6XLTe3GuxRLEukcSJY9LzB-2BWGBcuR8DzOVsJn90S4QlvvuRpoj6tZuihkqcdUmazsQxmNYZLZxSJ1RWMU9C2CaICAEIWhaP5ruZsXb1enA0u4ZXJItBcsmfkiWQgD52BIxxhAwhTIWvifV9yZpw0l1BeLGlPpHI1O3oK3nX5rGCsLR1y4kJTXDx4bDdn3A0-2BgOj00NfCUFr-2B7ydvFyQt2cAF32apbJqWY76FCgOMFnfugqL6MQ9Tb2ZoSyazk64hPLKtY5dh-2FfOxOVNVNuccnwpN6CgAEIc-2FXtfdMA33IWRJaYTEXEzuae4A6ee7sQYStIR-2B9VT-2FVkYwxIjZhhYW8-3D&data=02%7C01%7Cbcwalina%40pa.gov%7Cb802f338813c4abf0d0f08d85a5507d8%7C418e284101284dd59b6c47fc5a9a1bde%7C0%7C0%7C637358668529028604&sdata=eszuZNYAITEvzwfzEM9WldKFNi5Nd88Bt7DtXTuycYQ%3D&reserved=0>, a resource designed to help kinship care families connect to services and supports that can help children and their caregivers. 

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HRO - Filing a Complaint
September 18, 2020
10:00am - 12:00pm (EST)
[Heather Roth Regional Director of Harrisburg Regional Office]
[Michael Goldstein Supervisor of Harrisburg Regional Office]
Heather Roth
Regional Director of Harrisburg Regional Office
Michael Goldstein
Supervisor of Harrisburg Regional Office
Join us as we will be discussing who PHRC is and what we do.
We will inform participants on how to file a complaint if they believe they are the victim of discrimination.
Join the Zoom call here when the session begins:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353106860?pwd=WDlYZUNEZ1k5SHJTdG9vKzJrRXpqZz09#success 

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Self Advocates United as 1 — September Antivirus Power Connect Calendar

Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment)
and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All).

Join as many calls as you can to connect with other people while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Let’s start each call with a check-in to hear how folks are doing and share resources during this tough time. 

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If you haven’t yet registered, there’s still time and a link below.

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There's still time to register for the CoP for Supporting Families
September 2020 Innovation Roundtable: Building, Empowering, and Leveraging Family Advisory Councils
Join our virtual discussion, share your learning, and get ideas for your state! Wondering what our discussion questions will be? Check them out below! 

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Transition Tuesdays with The PEAL Center
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Starting September, The PEAL Center in Pittsburgh will be hosting the Transition Tuesdays webinar series on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Individuals and families with youth ages 13 through 21 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are encouraged to register<http://www.pealcenter.org/transitiontuesdays/> to learn about methods for secondary transition planning to facilitate an individual's progress towards education, employment, and community living. Dates and topics include:
* September 22, 2020 - Youth/Young Adult Driven Planning
* October 27, 2020 - Outside 

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The PA Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities for organizations and individuals.
The first opportunity is for Community Response Projects<https://www.paddc.org/grant-funding-opportunities/available-projectsgrants/community-response-project/>. These projects are supported for up to $5,000 over a 6-month timeframe and will be awarded to community-based organizations that provide supports to people with developmental disabilities who have been affected by a local, statewide, or national, natural disasters. This can include, but is not limited to, addressing concerns related to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community Response Projects will support organizations in developing training or increasing accessibility to information for individuals with developmental disabilities and their 

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There are links below to this month’s videos to date released by the LifeCourse Nexus that person centered planning using the LifeCourse framework and tools. These are great Discovery and Navigation opportunities for all people!

Also, remember to register for this month’s Showcase live event, August 27, 2020 @ 2-3:30 pm EST, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lifecourse-showcase-live-ctlc-for-person-centered-outcomes-tickets-106787432084 

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Self Advocates United as 1 — August Antivirus Power Connect Calendar

Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment)
and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All).

Join as many calls as you can to connect with other people while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers.
Let’s start each call with a check-in to hear how folks are doing and share resources during this tough time. 

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Join us for a presentation about:

HealthChoices Program - Medicaid Enrollment into a Managed Care Organization (MCO)
Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at 7:00pm OR
Thursday, August 27th, 2020 at 2:00pm

https://zoom.us/j/9288894758?pwd=K1A3MVNvdmt1VW0zU0NMUjZsbzVpdz09
Meeting ID: 928 889 4758 Password: 618600
U.S. Toll Free: 1-888-475-4499 or 1-877-853-5257
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/aefw2WI8U1

You are welcome to join us on Tuesday, August 25th at 7:00pm OR Thursday, August 27thth at 2:00pm, via Teleconference for a 45 minute presentation about PA Enrollment Services and the HealthChoices Program. Followed by a Question and Answer time. 

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Hello,

We are sorry but we want to let you know that there will not be an update call with the PA Office of Developmental Programs on Tuesday, 8-11-2020.

Please share widely! Our workshops as listed are at various times and cover various topics.

Sincerely,

Diana

Diana Morris Smaglik

MANAGER

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1007 N Front St.

Suite 1N

Harrisburg, PA 17102

717-839-5437/1-844-PAFAMILY

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All people need opportunities for connection & networking as well as discovery & navigation. The attachment contains dates/times and links for Zoom calls offered for Self-Advocates and their identified families. 

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*****This is event is hosted by Families for Families!*****

Please share so this reach families that you serve. Thank you!

Francine

Family Forum with PA Family Network

This Wednesday, August 5th is all about Self-Directing your Services!

Join us for "the nuts and bolts of self-direction"
If you have ever wondered if self-direction might be for you and your family, this session is for you!
If you wonder what a supports broker is, or how a supports broker could make self-direction easer, this session is for you!
If you have questions about self-direction, this session is 

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Beginning with a call this week, the National Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families is offering roundtable calls on different topics monthly. The schedule through December 2020 is attached. You must register to participate in the calls using the link below; while it states the registration link is for August, you will also be able to register for each month using that link. The PA CoP for Supporting Families Leadership Team encourages you to join the conversations and take the information into the work that you do as members of the PA CoP for Supporting Families. 

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PA’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

Our meeting in June went so well that I am hoping we can keep the momentum going!
Reminder: We are going to collaborate on a “one-page” description of why families and self-advocates need to be involved in the collaboratives, meetings, etc. Please come prepared with some ideas – even if it is an “elevator speech” that you use with families to get 

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PA’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

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Self Advocates United as 1 — August Antivirus Power Connect Calendar

Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment) 

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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

Family Forum with PA Family Network

By Families For Families

Led by Francine Hogan and the Pa Family Network Advisors 

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There are links below to the two most recent videos released by the LifeCourse Nexus that highlight teachers, individuals and families collaborating for a good life and educating teachers about the foundational principles and how to use the tools for a good life. These are great Discovery and Navigation opportunities for all people! 

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced the theme for this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Increasing Access and Opportunity. Attached and below are posters that can be downloaded and ordered.

To learn more visit: https://www.dol.gov/odep/ada30/

What can you do? https://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org/join-the-movement/cde-ada30/

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PA's Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

All people need opportunities for connection & networking on issues that are important to them. Below and attached is a Zoom call on the topic of grief and loss.

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PA’s Community of Practice (CoP) for Supporting Families uses Charting the LifeCourse framework and principles with the aim to achieve the strategies listed in the Information Sharing Advisory Committee (ISAC) Recommendation #4: Support families throughout the lifespan.

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Self Advocates United as 1 — July Antivirus Power Connect Calendar

Use YOUR power to stay connected through our projects SASE (Self Advocate Support and Empowerment)

and SAPNA (Self Advocacy Power Network for All).

Join as many calls as you can to connect with other people while we can’t meet in person. Share the info with your friends, family and coworkers. 

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