Registration is open! Join us for the 2026 Professional Development Institute

February 16, 2026

The 2026 Professional Development Institute registration includes, but not limited to, access to events on April 14-15, 2026:

CEU credits (unless otherwise stated under a specific registration category)
Conference Program Book
Sustenance (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments)
Access to pertinent research, industry vendors, rehabilitation leaders

8.5 (4.0 Ethics) CRC and Continuing Education Credits will be offered (subject to change, pending CRCC approval and presenter availability).

Submission to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, CSEP, and other certifications, at your discretion.

Interpreters will be available for this event. If you are in need of any accommodations or have questions, please reach out to 2025 PRA President and conference chair, Mark Kirby @ mkirby@pa.gov or 412-392-5934.

Conference Venue:

Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center

2300 North Cameron Street | Harrisburg, PA 17110 | 717-787-5373

Hotel Room Block:

Staybridge Suites Harrisburg/Hershey by IGH

920 Wildwood Park Drive | Harrisburg, PA 17110 | 717-233-3304

A hotel room block and reduced rate of $119 (+tax) is available until March 17, 2026,
Online Booking Link: Room Block Booking Link
Phone reservations: 717-233-3304, Group Name: PA Rehabilitation Association

April 14, 2026, Pre-Conference

6:30pm Attendee Reception
7:00-8:00pm Chrissy Whiting-Madison

April 15, 2026, Professional Development Institute

7:00am Registration and Breakfast
8:00am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15am Morning Keynote Self-Care in the Rehabilitation Field, Dr. Rebecca Dalgin and Dr. Lori Bruch
Morning Breakout Sessions: PA Clubhouse Coalition, PA ABLE, Improving Employment Outcomes for Youth & Young Adults Through Tailored Trauma-Informed Mental Health Training for Employment Professionals
11:35am Lunch and Awards Ceremony
12:20pm 8^th Annual Ralph Pacinelli Forum
2:35pm Afternoon Breakout Sessions: Outdoors is for Everyone!, LAMP, AI and Ethics in VR
3:35pm Afternoon Keynote: Current Research in VR: Student Poster Sessions
4:35 Raffle Basket Drawings

Don’t forget to visit our vendors for current practices and the Goodwill Keystone Area’s Mobile Learning Lab

For the 2026 Student Poster Session Application, Click Here.

Join us for two days filled with professional development sessions, new products and services, raffle prizes, networking opportunities, and refreshments.

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