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Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has proposed changes to the incident management process, and it may impact you and your loved one.
Before any changes take place, individuals, families, advocates
and other stakeholders are invited to review the draft
Incident Management Bulletin and provide input.
ODP is holding listening sessions to receive your input. Please use the link below to read more about this, as the changes have the potential to impact all families.
Local sessions are listed pages 4-6.
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Bridget Thrash, Intellectual Disability Services
Deputy Administrator to Retire
Bridget Thrash is retiring at the end of June, after serving Chester County's ID community for 31 years. As a champion and advocate, Thrash has worked in various roles to ensure all individuals have the opportunity to live everyday lives as valued, contributing members of their community. She served as the Deputy Administrator of Chester County's Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities since October 2008. Congratulations and good luck to her!
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For several years, Pennsylvania has lead the nation in the number of reported Lyme Disease cases. School-age children (5-14 years) are among the highest at risk.
Transmitted by the bite of a blacklegged, or deer tick, Lyme Disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics. Pennsylvanians must be aware of basic precautions to take, warning signs and treatment. Learn more at these websites:
Chester County Health Dept.
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Free Training Opportunities from Chester County's Department of Human Services
They're back!
Chester County's Department of Human Services is once again offering free training in topics ranging from trauma and motivational interviewing, to ethics and recovery.
Interested? To get these class announcements, you must subscribe.
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June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride month is a good time to learn more about this community and how to support LGBTQ individuals. Research shows the importance of family and social support, especially for young people who may be questioning their gender identity. Young people who have little or no support are:
- 8 times as likely to attempt suicide
- 6 times as likely to report high levels of depression
- more than 3 times as likely to use illegal drugs
For resources and more information, visit these links:
Youth.Gov
,
The Trevor Project
and the
Mazzoni Center
in Philadelphia. In Chester County, The SPOT is a free program funded through community support. They hold support group meetings every Thursday, 7-9 PM, at Planned Parenthood, South Wayne Street, West Chester 19382. The SPOT is open to youth ages 14 - 21.
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20 Years of Independent Monitoring for Quality
The Office of Developmental Programs reports that IM4Q, the information-gathering method to improve the lives of individuals with an intellectual or developmental disabilities, will mark its 20th year. The Independent Monitoring program is comprised of two or three team members (at least one with a a disability) and monitors the satisfaction and outcomes of individuals receiving services statewide. The information gathered ensures that people are healthy and safe, and have access to choice and control in their everyday lives.
The Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) Annual Statewide Training is July 16 and 17, 2019 at the Hilton Harrisburg. Registration cost is $80 per participant and Supports Coordinators are half price.
Use this link
to register by July 10.
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New Information from
ASERT
A
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S
ervices,
E
ducation,
R
esources and
T
raining
For
the next few months, we will feature a page of resources for families aimed at personal safety. Pages may be downloaded and printed with links.
This month,
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Spark Research & Resource Day
at the Children's Hospital
Of Philadelphia
Center for Autism Research
Family Fun Day,
Sunday, July 14
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Resources, Training and
Job Opportunities
There are several other county departments who send out community newsletters and announcements just like this one. If you're interested,
sign up here
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If you are interested in County of Chester Job Opportunities,
PA Care Partnership
is developing systems that care. Visit their website for training opportunities and resources.
Refer Web
- Chester County's source for human services
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Chester County Department of Mental Health / Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA
Chester County Commissioners
Administrator: Linda Cox
Deputy Administrator: Bridget Thrash
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