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FREE Lunch & Learn: Intersectional Disability Justice Frameworks for Liberated Futures
Please join us for our March Lunch & Learn: Intersectional Disability Justice Frameworks for Liberated Futures. This is a virtual Lunch & Learn on March 29, 2023 from 12pm-1pm. It is free for both PRA and non-PRA Members, and is Pre-approved for 1 CRC credit! Rana Yaghmaian, PhD, CRC is an Associate Professor and Department…
Read More2023 Professional Development Institute Registration NOW OPEN!
2023 PDI Registration Flyer REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN! http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=li79nnebb&oeidk=a07ejnb635hd4166e7b Please join us for the 2023 Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE …our return to in-person conferencing! @ Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 April 11th, 2023, Pre-Conference Evening Event: * 7 PM Town Hall: Navigating the Disability Benefit System April 12th, 2023, Main Conference Overview: * The Revised…
Read More2022 PRA Annual Presidents Message
As I wrap up my term as President of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association, I wanted to leave you with some highlights from the year. Like every other year for PRA, 2022 began with the introduction of some new board members. We welcomed Jennifer Radick, Sue Soderberg, Katie Young, and Jess Hanula. Seth Acosta and Janet…
Read MorePA OVR Awarded SWTCIE Grant
Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association is happy to announce that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (PA OVR) was awarded a grant from The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) – Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) Innovative Model Demonstration Project. With $14 Million Federal Grant, Wolf Administration to…
Read MoreRegister Now for Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Youth Mental Health First Aid
Introduction to “YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID” Youth MHFA Flyer This Lunch & Learn is a webinar that introduces you to the full training for Youth Mental Health First Aid. This webinar will be held via zoom at NO COST and is pre-approved for 1 CRC credit! Objective #1: Learn what Youth Mental Health First Aid…
Read MoreREGISTER NOW for the PRA Annual PDI!
2022 PDI Register Now-FINAL 2022 Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association- Virtual Professional Development Institute Join us for this exciting VIRTUAL one-day annual educational event, targeted to rehabilitation professionals, employers, educators, counselors, and disability related organizations to enhance their professional growth and skills. Click Link above (2022 PDI Register Now- Final) for Event Agenda and Keynote Speaker Bio’s. …
Read More2021 PRA Annual Presidents Message
February 1, 2022 As we begin a new year, I would like to take a few minutes to share with you some of the great things we have been able to accomplish in 2021 along with some of the strategic plans for 2022. The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impact so many families, organizations and business…
Read MoreRemembering Former PRA Member Rose Higby
Rose Higby of Holland, PA died peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was 67 years old. Rose was an active member of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and was awarded the Charles L Eby award for Administration in 2009 from the…
Read More2020 PRA Annual Presidents Message
President’s Annual Message 2020 As we close out 2020, I would like to take a few minutes to share with you some of the great things that we have been able to accomplish this unprecedented year, along with some of the strategic plans for the upcoming year. The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted so many families,…
Read MorePRA Board Statement on Racial Injustice June 2020
For 8 minutes and 46 seconds the world watched as George Floyd was killed. We cannot unseen what we saw, and we cannot go back to a world where systemic racism exists; and is tolerated and ignored. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Travon Martin are a few of the many African-Americans that have…
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