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

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

2018 PDI CRC CEU’s Are Being Processed

May 22, 2018

To all our 2018 PRA PDI attendees we want you to know that the CRC credits you submitted are being processed.  Thank you again for your attendance and participation.

April 16th Professional Development Institute (PDI) Receives Many Positive Comments From Participant’s

May 22, 2018

With a lot of effort from the 2018 PDI Team and the flexibility of presenters, venders, Central Penn College conference staff and participants the March 21st snow cancellation for PDI was successfully rescheduled and held on April 16-17. CVS Health staff updated our audience on the dangers current use and risks from opioid abuse.  Break-out…

PRA Board Members discuss why they joined PRA/NRA and work to make the inclusion and hiring of people with disabilities a reality

April 16, 2018

Register Now at Refreshed Link for PDI on April 17th and the Town Hall April 16th Evening

April 2, 2018

  Register Now!   https://www.123signup.com/register?id=hjqyg The 2018 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 1709 April 16 Pre-PDI 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:  The Opioid Crisis &…

March 23, 2018

   Washington Alert – Congress Passes $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill     To: All Members of the National Rehabilitation Association From: Fredric Schroeder, Executive Director Subject: Washington Alert – Congress Passes $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill   The Congress has adopted a $1.3 spending bill to fund the government for the remainder of the fiscal year, September 30, 2018. The bill finally…

Town Hall meeting and PDI is Rescheduled for Monday evening April 16th and the PDI Conference on April 17th

March 22, 2018

Our Town Hall Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday evening April 16th and the PDI for Tue. April 17th at the Central Penn College Conference Center, off Valley Rd. in Summerdale, PA 17093 . All guests, participants, venders and speakers are being contacted on details regarding registration credit or refunds based on their attendance for these…

Rescheduled April 17th PRA Professional Development Institute (PDI) Offers Cutting Edge Review and Update on the Impact of the Opioid Crisis

March 22, 2018

If you have not already done so, the PRA Board invites any stakeholder to join us for this years PDI events now rescheduled following a powerful Nor’easter snow storm. Join our 6:30-8:30pm Town Hall discussion on Monday April 16th and the following full day conference on Tue. April 17th at Central Penn College located on Valley Road…

Legislative Update from NRA: Washington Alert – FY 2018 Appropriations and FY 2019 President’s Budget

February 26, 2018

        To: All Members of the National Rehabilitation Association   From: Fredric Schroeder, Executive Director   Subject: Washington Alert – FY 2018 Appropriations and FY 2019 President’s Budget   There is a good bit of confusion around the current year’s funding and the President’s FY 2019 budget request. Here is information we…

U.S. Dept. of Ed/Rehab Services Administration Links to Recent Explore VR Video Conferences of Interest to the VR Professional

February 26, 2018

RSA has shared the following video training and conference links (past and upcoming) on topics of interest for VR professionals: JD-VRTAC- Key First Steps for Connecting with Registered Apprenticeship Programs – 2/21/2018 NTACT- Ask the Expert: Employment for Youth with Autism: Keys to Success– 2/22/2018 NCRTM- Stakeholder Feedback Survey – 3/01/2018 NTACT- Collaborative Initiatives Across Career and Technical Education, Vocational Rehabilitation and…

PRA President Letter to Gov. Wolf on State Schedule A Model

February 23, 2018

  Office of the Governor 508 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 Dear Governor Wolf, The PRA (Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association) is a member based, award winning chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association which is committed to furthering the vocational and independence goals of citizens with disabilities. Our PRA members are residents of Pennsylvania who work…