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U.S. Dept. of Ed/Rehab Services Administration Links to Recent Explore VR Video Conferences of Interest to the VR Professional
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…
Read MorePRA President Letter to Gov. Wolf on State Schedule A Model
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…
Read MoreWill Stennett PRA Board Treasurer Prepares PA State Govt. Schedule A Policy Points to Increase PWD Hires in State Civil and Non-Civil Service Careers
“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,…
Read MoreProfessional Development Institute (PDI) Rescheduled for April 17th
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…
Read MoreImportant Legislative Update
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…
Read MorePRA Jan 2018 Board Meeting
Updated PDI Announcement and Registration Information- RESCHEDULED April 17th
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:…
Read MorePRA PDI Town Hall Event April 16th-Central Penn College Join Us
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…
Read MoreRSA Monitoring Guide Update 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…
Read MoreWinter 2017-18 Newsletter
NEW DATES AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION TO BE POSTED
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