Vision for Equality seeks to help you find the resources that you or your loved one needs to advocate for and understand the Intellectual Disability and Autism services and systems. The following information is meant to connect you or your loved one with some important information and external organizations where you can find support and knowledge as you navigate the complexities of Pennsylvania’s Intellectual Disability and Autism system.
Links you need if you’re on the Waiting List
PA Waiting List website
My ODP
Links you need if you have an Intellectual Disability/Autism Waiver
ODP Customer Service Line: 888-565-9435 TTY: 866-388-1114
Services & Supports Directory (HCSIS)
Provider Profiles – To find more out about ODP service providers
Information about fair hearings and appeals
Intellectual Disability/Autism Services
ISP Manual – Preparing for an Individual Support Plan Meeting
EPSDT
Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services
Supports Intensity Scale ™ (SIS)
Variance Form and Process
DHS Intellectual Disability Services/Waiver document links
Developmental Programs Licensing/Regulations links
ISP Manual
Pennsylvania Code
Annotated ISP
When Something Bad Happens to Someone I Care About or Support- Guiding a Discussion about ODP’s Incident Management Process
Updated ODP Acronym Guide for external stakeholders
If you are looking for services, contact:
- The Office of Developmental Programs at: 1-888-565-9435
- The Bureau of Autism Services at: 1-866-539-7689
- The Developmental Disabilities Council at: 1-877-685-4452
- The Autism Services, Education, Resources and Training Collaborative (ASERT) at: 877-231-4244
- Things you need to know about SNAP
If you are looking for someone to help you advocate on your behalf, contact:
- The Arc of Pennsylvania at: 1-800-692-7258
- SAU1 at: 1-877-304-7730
If you are looking for someone to help you protect your rights, contact:
- Disability Rights Pennsylvania at: 1-800-692-7443
- DRP offers a number of self-advocacy guides relating to a variety of topics
- Pennsylvania Health Law Project at: 1-800-274-3258
If you are looking for help with jobs or job training, call:
- The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at: 1-800-442-6351