1 . ODP Communication 119-17 : Required Deaf Services Trainings on MyODP

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) released a reminder of the training requirements established by the Harry M Settlement agreement, to provide updated information about how to access the required trainings.

2. Pre-Registration for ODP's November 13 & 14 Face to Face Training Now Open

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is hosting two Face to Face Trainings on the Supports Intensity Scale presented by an AAIDD Senior Trainer, the PA Supplement presented by Ascend, and the Needs Levels/Need Group Assignment presented by Rick Smith, ODP Bureau Director for Financial Management and Budget. The training on November 13 is located at the Monroeville DoubleTree and the November 14 training is located at the Harrisburg Red Lion Inn. Presentations will be the same for both dates. For more information and the link to pre-register, click here!

3. DOL to Appeal Court Decision Overturning Overtime Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will seek to appeal a decision by a federal court in Texas, which overturned the overtime rule. Click here to read ANCOR's article about the Overtime Rule.

4. 2017 PAR Solutions Conference Highlights

PAR Mail 2017-227 was sent out this morning containing some highlights from the PAR Solutions Conference last week. Check out photos and more on PAR's Facebook page!