2023 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…

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2022 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…

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PA 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…

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REGISTER 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. …

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2021 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…

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Remembering 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…

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2020 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,…

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PRA 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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