Plan to join us for the PRA PDI on April 15th and the April 14th evening Town Hall
PENNSYLVANIA REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION
SAVE THE DATE!
The 2020 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093
April 14, 2020 Pre-Conference Evening Event:
7 PM Town Hall: Cross Systems Business Engagement (Panel)
April 15, 2020 Main Conference Overview
***We anticipate to offer 6.75 credits including some Ethics credits!***
The PRA PDI Committee is in current conversation on topics covering:
OVR State of Affairs and Employment First
Compassion Fatigue: Realities and Remedies
Traumatic Brain Injuries: Services, Strategies, and Resources to Enhance Employability
Historically Low Employment-What do we do Now? Strategic Planning for Employer Needs
3rd Annual Ralph Pacinelli Forum
Undergrad & Graduate Rehab Ed. & Counseling Student Poster
Suicide Assessment and Intervention: CRC Values, Principles and Ethics in Action
Pre-Professional Round Table
Attitudes and Access: Honoring history, defending dignity, and embracing ethics
Personal Journey Speaker
Stay Tuned for more information as we solidify the event details!
CRCC Continuing Credits to be Offered
Look for Future Registration Information and Links @ PRA Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/parehab
Exhibitors Welcome!
For more information, contact: jradick@pa.gov https://www.123signup.com/register?id=rspvh
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CRCC Continuing Credits to be Offered
Check Out Registration Information and Links @ PRA Facebook Page :https://www.facebook.com/parehab
Exhibitors Welcome!
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April 14, 2020 Pre-Conference Evening Event:
6:30pm Free Refreshments& Networking Event followed by Panel and Open
Discussion
7 PM Town Hall: Cross Systems Business Engagement (Panel)
Our Town Hall event will kick off with a networking event and refreshments at 6:30pm followed by a 7pm with a panel discussion. With the passage of the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and in Pennsylvania, the implementation in full swing with the Employment First Act 36 of 2018, increasingly Workforce Programs (WIOA Title I), Adult Education & Literacy Programs (Title II), PA CareerLink’s known nationally as the American Job Centers (Title III) , Office of Vocational Rehabilitation-OVR (Title IV) and the PA Dept. of Human Services (DHS) programs serving people with disabilities through the Office of Development Programs (ODP), the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) and the Office of Long Term Living (OLTL), are working outside of silos to collaborate in preparing their customers for employment and to increase collaboration with businesses to supply disAbility talent. Panelist from State Agencies and Private Sector are joining us for this interactive discussion.
PRA Moderators:
Ralph Roach – Past PRA past president, current MAR president elect.
Tracie Maille – 2019 PRA past president, OVR Harrisburg BVRS District Administrator
Panelists:
Tara Williams – PA Dept. of Human Services
James Martini – PA Dept. of Labor & Industry
Jennifer Diaz – Goodwill Keystone Area
Sue Soderberg – Goodwill Keystone Area
Leo D. Rohr – CVSHealth (sponsoring the evening event)
Ed Butler – PA Dept. of Human Services Office of Long Term Living (OLTL)
Final PRA PDI Town Hall Event Flyer for Tue. Evening April 14 2020