Know Your Rights
You have more choices than anyone told you.
As a participant in Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs, you have real choices — and the right to make changes. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Your choices, your rights
Six things worth knowing.
Choice of provider
You choose who provides your services. You're not locked into one provider — and you can change providers when it makes sense for you.
Choice of Supports Coordination Organization
You choose your Supports Coordination Organization (SCO). They help manage your plan, and you can request a different one.
Choice of services
Your plan reflects the services that fit your life. You have a voice in what services are included and how they're delivered.
Right to request plan changes
You can ask for changes to your Individual Support Plan. Your needs change, and your plan can change with them.
Right to appeal denials or reductions
If a service is denied or reduced, you have the right to appeal. There's a process — and you don't have to navigate it alone.
Right to change providers or coordinators later
You can change your provider or coordinator at any time. Your choice isn't permanent, and switching is your right.
Download the Free Know Your Rights Guide
A plain-language guide to your choices and rights as a Pennsylvania ODP participant. Free, no obligation.
The full guide PDF will be supplied soon. In the meantime, request it and we'll send it the moment it's ready — and we're happy to answer your questions now.
Information on this page is general and is not legal advice. We respect all providers and coordinators and don't speak negatively of any individual or organization.