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Join us at the 2025 PRA Professional Development Institute!
Register – Click Here Join the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association at the 2025 Professional Development Institute as we delve into topics relating to Authenticity: in the workplace, with the world, and with oneself. Keynote speakers include Nick Emeigh (NAMI Bucks), Ashleigh Johnson (Penn State), and Robert Anthony (Limb Possible). 8.75 (4.25 Ethics) CRC and…
Read MoreWelcome 2025 Board Members
Congratulations to our 2025 elected board members: Lee Gumerman, Ashleigh Johnson, and Jeffrey Seabury. Thank you to the board members who rotated off this term, we are thankful for your service, dedication, and friendship: Rebecca Spirito Dalgan, Janet Fiore, and Sue Soderberg. We also thank Jennifer Radick for continuing her tenure on the board.
Read MorePRA Board Member Elections
Are you a natural leader? Do you want to lead professionals into the future? Do you have a passion for creating equality for people with disabilities? As the President of the PA Rehab Association, I am reaching out to ask you to bring your leadership skills, thoughtful ideas, and interactions to the forefront and make…
Read MorePRA Infographic – Who are we?
Save the Date!
The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is dedicated to advancing rehabilitation in order to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities within society. PRA is excited to offer our community the opportunity to learn about disability and rehabilitation topics and to become empowered to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Join us on April…
Read MoreSave the Date! Professional Development Institute April 16-17, 2024
Save the Date: Professional Development Institute PRA 2024 PDI Flyer April 16-17, 2024 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisburg West and Central Penn College Registration opens by February 14, 2024! Hotel Room Block Information: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Harrisburg West (Mechanicsburg) Under PA Rehab Association Group Code: REH King and Double Rooms are Available Rate: $129 The booking…
Read MoreRequesting PRA Student Award Nominations
The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) would like to recognize outstanding Pennsylvania students who are majoring in the field of rehabilitation. This recognition will be accomplished by providing a $200 Monetary Award and a Certificate of Recognition to an Undergraduate and Graduate Student. The Awards will be presented at the PRA Professional Development Institute on April…
Read MoreDr. Ralph N. Pacinelli
It is with great sorrow that we inform our members of the passing of our PRA friend and mentor, Dr. Ralph Pacinelli. Dr. Pacinelli was a man who pioneered vocational rehabilitation legislation and advocacy. He was kind, brilliant, and professionally and personally generous, encouraging and impacting everyone in our community. We will miss his smile, sense…
Read MoreConsider becoming a Sponsor for the 2024 Annual PDI Event in April 2024!
PDI 2024 Letter to Sponsors and Donors Dear potential sponsors and donors, Thank you for considering support for the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA). The PRA is a private nonprofit organization operated by volunteers from throughout Pennsylvania. Our membership includes individuals from a variety backgrounds and disciplines with a shared purpose; enhancing the quality of life…
Read MorePRA Award Nominations Requested
The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) would like to encourage you to recognize an employee, boss, co-worker, organization, employer, or individual who you feel is doing an outstanding job in the field of rehabilitation. Please read over the PRA Award categories that are attached. We would also like to highlight an additional award that was added…
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