The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is committed to the advancement of rehabilitation to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of our society. PRA is pleased to offer our community the opportunity to learn about issues in disability and rehabilitation, and to become empowered to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. PRA is a private, voluntary, membership association comprised of professionals from a variety of disciplines, persons with disabilities, their families, students, and other interested citizens

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2019 PRA Board Members Lto R Ralph Roach, Wil Stennet, Janell Shaffer-Yoder, Bridget Sandrowicz, Sue Soderberg, Carl Marshal, Jen Radick, Traice Maille-2019 President, Katherine Young, Janet Fiore, Danielle Frascella, Doug Rand, Amy Moore, and Jeff Seabury.

It is the purpose of PRA to:

Encourage and foster the recruitment, professional growth, and retention of qualified, competent, dedicated personnel in the field of rehabilitation.

Promote the development of best practices in the delivery of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities

Educate our community about disability

Advocate for the public policy to support full inclusion of people with disabilities in our society

Recent News

Will Stennett PRA Board Treasurer Prepares PA State Govt. Schedule A Policy Points to Increase PWD Hires in State Civil and Non-Civil Service Careers

February 20, 2018

  “Schedule A” – Fast Track Hiring Authority for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in Pennsylvania The “Schedule A” program, also known as the “fast track” hiring process for PWD, has been successfully employed by the Federal Civil Service system for 40 years. “Schedule A” refers to a special hiring authority that gives Federal agencies an optional,…

Professional Development Institute (PDI) Rescheduled for April 17th

February 16, 2018

The 2018 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Rescheduled Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 April 16th  – Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: The Opioid Impact 6:30pm Free Refreshments& Networking Event followed by Opioid Impact multi video   presentation and Open Discussion April 17th  – Main Conference: Keynote Topic:  The Opioid Crisis & It’s Impact…

Important Legislative Update

February 16, 2018

      For Immediate Release February 14, 2018 Contact: Jacklin Rhoads 202-228-6367 (o) 202-384-8989 (m)   Casey Statement On House of Reps. Decision to Continue Consideration Disability Civil Rights Gutting Legislation   Washington, D.C. – On the eve of a planned vote by the House of Representatives on H.R. 620, the mis-named ADA Education…

PRA Jan 2018 Board Meeting

February 16, 2018

Updated PDI Announcement and Registration Information- RESCHEDULED April 17th

February 16, 2018

  Register Soon! https://www.123signup.com/register?id=hjqyg The 2018 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE TO BE RESCHEDULED Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 April 16th Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: The Opioid Impact 6:30pm Free Refreshments & Networking Event followed by Opioid Impact multi video  presentation and Open Discussion April 17th 2018 Main Conference Overview Keynote Topic:…

PRA PDI Town Hall Event April 16th-Central Penn College Join Us

February 16, 2018

The PDI Town Hall event will kick off April 16th with a networking event and refreshments at 6:30pm followed by a 7pm informal multimedia presentation on the Opioid crisis and the impacted on every state and all ages of citizens across the United States. Deaths from Opioid use has exploded across the U.S. The crisis…

RSA Monitoring Guide Update 2018

February 9, 2018

Dear Colleagues:   The Rehabilitation Services Administration is informing you that you can access RSA’s FFY 2018 Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supported Employment Services Programs Monitoring and Technical Assistance Guide (Guide) at:   Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Supported Employment Services Programs Federal FY 2018 Monitoring and Technical Assistance Guide   The Guide is intended to…

Winter 2017-18 Newsletter

February 9, 2018

NEW DATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO BE POSTED

TO BE RESCHEDULED: 2018 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

February 9, 2018

CHECK OUR WEBPAGE FOR UPDATED DATES AND REGISTRATION https://www.123signup.com/register?id=hjqyg The 2018 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093  Reschedule Dates to Be Announced  Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: The Opioid Impact Main Conference Overview Keynote Topic:  The Opioid Crisis & It’s Impact for the VR Community 1st Annual Dr. Ralph…

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