JVBDS Intellectual Disabilities Services
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Intellectual Disabilities Services
The Juniata Valley Behavioral and Developmental Programs – Intellectual Disability Program functions as an arm of the Office of Developmental Programs of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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Supports and services are provided to individuals with an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism to support an Everyday Life.
Funding is provided through Federal, State, and local dollars. The funding streams include P/FDS waiver, Community Living Waiver, and Consolidated Waiver. All services are contingent upon eligibility and available funding. Eligibility criteria for intellectual disability services can be found here.
After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs:
Waiver 101: What is a Waiver, and What Does it Do?
December 4, 2025
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) and their families to join in a virtual discussion with members of the Division of Policy and Program Innovation. These sessions are informal, meaning the conversation will not be recorded, and rules will be set before the session starts to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to provide questions and comments. The session will be held through Microsoft Teams.
Please note: This event is being held only for individuals and family members; this is not an event for someone who is only a professional.
What Will Be Covered?
ODP staff will provide an overview of the ID/A Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) waivers available in Pennsylvania.
This session will consist of a brief history of ID/A services in PA, what ODP is, and how the "waivers" came to exist and their purpose. The session will also include time to explore the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) and ODP’s websites for this information.
JVBDS Intellectual Disabilities Resources
Center for Community Resources
Center for Community Resources (CCR) provides Pennsylvanians a choice for the supports and service coordination needed to make a positive difference in everyday lives.
CCR connects people to a network of supports and services essential for actively learning, working, and living in the community.
Service Access & Management, Inc. - SAM Inc.
The mission of Service Access & Management, Inc. is to help people throughout our service area enhance the quality of their lives by effectively and efficiently managing and/or providing needed, accessible and individually satisfying human services.
SAM provides staff with related policy, information, training, and other resources as necessary and helpful in promoting an environment which facilitates service planning and collaboration with other stakeholders; safeguards these rights; and supports the safe and healthy personal relationships of persons served.
North Star Services, Inc.
We are a private, non-profit agency which offers Early Intervention Service Coordination Services and Supports Coordination Services to eligible people in Blair County.
We provide high quality, cost effective services and support to enable eligible persons to identify, reach, and maintain their personal goals.