Office of Developmental Programs
Mission
The mission of the Office of Developmental Programs is to support Pennsylvanians with
developmental disabilities to achieve greater independence, choice and opportunity in their
lives.
Vision
Our vision is to continuously improve an effective system of accessible services and supports
that are flexible, innovative, and person-centered.
ODP Futures Planning Long-Range Goals
Each Person is supported to:
 Live and lead a productive, self-determined and safe life.
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Make informed choices.
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Enjoy real opportunities for a variety of relationships in which they are accepted, valued,
and included.
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Access services and supports throughout life that are creative and flexible.
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Have their family and/or circles of support respected and assisted as needed with the
understanding that the needs of the individual come first.
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Receive well-coordinated quality supports and services from natural, public and private
sectors.
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Receive high quality services and supports in inclusive community settings.
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Choose to self-direct paid services and supports within a defined budget based on
assessed need.
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Access the full range of technology to promote independence, inclusion, productivity
and self-determination.
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Experience seamless transitions throughout the life span.
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Have the services and supports for their desired work, vocation and/or education.
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Access unique, innovative, non-traditional services and supports.
Office of Developmental Programs
ODP Futures Planning Objectives
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Each person’s budget is based upon assessed needs, and the individual will know
and be able to control the services within their budget.
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Review and revise qualifications so that people will be supported by professionals
who are appropriately qualified and trained to their individuals’ needs, including a
focus on people with complex physical or behavioral health needs.
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Define a process to support creation of and funding for newer, better, reduced-cost
ways to provide services.
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Integrate flexible models of service that can support peoples’ changing needs in
their home communities, including supporting people through a physical or
behavioral health crisis.
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Determine the best and simplest system to manage services to improve outcomes.
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Develop steps to define quality measures. The results of the measures then can be
used to develop an action plan to improve quality of life for those supported by the
ODP system. ODP will work with individuals, families, providers and others to
develop meaningful measures that go beyond the minimum standards.
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Develop design options for a pilot program for managed care of developmental
disability services.
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Pennsylvania will be an Employment First state. Employment is the first priority for
people with disabilities.