2 updated forms from DDD for Support Coordinators and the families they serve:

• Independent Discussion Tool, which is found in the documents below to download is to be used by the Support Coordinator and planning team any time an individual is interested in moving into an unlicensed setting without a natural caregiver present. This ensures the individual’s need for personal guidance and self-preservation skills has been discussed and a safe and supportive plan can be put into place prior to a move.
• Voluntary discharge of DDD services form can be found below in the documents section to download and is used when an individual/guardian requests discharge from the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Those who wish to dis-enroll from waiver services only (for example, they are not using a Waiver service at this time but have a BGS guardian) should instead use the Waiver Dis-enrollment Request Form.

Updated PPL Vendor List
Public Partnerships (PPL) has released a community vendor list which includes vendors registered with them to provide Goods and Services, Single-Passenger Transportation, and Environmental and Vehicle Modifications.

Click here for the list: PPL Community Vendor List 

Download the list in the documents section below. 

 FY2024 Wage Increase for Direct Support Professionals and Supervisors

The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is releasing the following information related to the January 1, 2024 Direct Support Professional (DSP) and DSP Supervisor wage increase.  DDD is pleased to report that, due to the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Appropriations Act, the January 1, 2024 wage increase will be about $0.50 higher (about $1.75 per hour as opposed to about $1.25 per hour). 

Please see the updated rates in the documents section below for download or click here for your quick reference for Fee for Service program budget: Fee-For-Service 2024 Budget