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Register Now for Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Youth Mental Health First Aid
Introduction to “YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID” Youth MHFA Flyer This Lunch & Learn is a webinar that introduces you to the full training for Youth Mental Health First Aid. This webinar will be held via zoom at NO COST and is pre-approved for 1 CRC credit! Objective #1: Learn what Youth Mental Health First Aid…
Read MoreREGISTER NOW for the PRA Annual PDI!
2022 PDI Register Now-FINAL 2022 Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association- Virtual Professional Development Institute Join us for this exciting VIRTUAL one-day annual educational event, targeted to rehabilitation professionals, employers, educators, counselors, and disability related organizations to enhance their professional growth and skills. Click Link above (2022 PDI Register Now- Final) for Event Agenda and Keynote Speaker Bio’s. …
Read More2022 PRA Annual Presidents Message
February 1, 2022 As we begin a new year, I would like to take a few minutes to share with you some of the great things we have been able to accomplish in 2021 along with some of the strategic plans for 2022. The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to impact so many families, organizations and business…
Read MoreRemembering Former PRA Member Rose Higby
Rose Higby of Holland, PA died peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was 67 years old. Rose was an active member of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and was awarded the Charles L Eby award for Administration in 2009 from the…
Read More2020 PRA Annual Presidents Message
President’s Annual Message 2020 As we close out 2020, I would like to take a few minutes to share with you some of the great things that we have been able to accomplish this unprecedented year, along with some of the strategic plans for the upcoming year. The COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted so many families,…
Read MorePRA Board Statement on Racial Injustice June 2020
For 8 minutes and 46 seconds the world watched as George Floyd was killed. We cannot unseen what we saw, and we cannot go back to a world where systemic racism exists; and is tolerated and ignored. George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Travon Martin are a few of the many African-Americans that have…
Read MorePRA provides members links to free and low cost Continuing Ed courses
We at PRA will continue our efforts to bring valuable resources to our members. Along with our annual PDI, please consider the following links to obtain CEUs related to our profession. We hope you stay safe and well during this challenging national emergency of COVID-19. Please feel free to reach out to us with any…
Read MorePRA is acting in an abundance of caution and is canceling the 2020 PDI, scheduled to be held on April 14-15, 2020.
The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) has been monitoring developments over the past few weeks, including the recent announcements of an increase in positive cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania. In accordance with other State and local Conferences, PRA is acting in an abundance of caution and is canceling the 2020 PDI, scheduled…
Read MorePlan to join us for the PRA PDI on April 15th and the April 14th evening Town Hall
PENNSYLVANIA REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION SAVE THE DATE! The 2020 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 April 14, 2020 Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: Cross Systems Business Engagement (Panel) April 15, 2020 Main Conference Overview ***We anticipate to offer 6.75 credits including some Ethics credits!*** The PRA PDI Committee is in…
Read MoreIt is with great pleasure that the PRA Board and Executive Officers announce the appointment of Teresa Mussano Hearn to fill a vacant 2020 Board-Member-at-Large position for Amy Moore, who is now our 2nd V.P. Teresa will complete Amy’s 3 yr., term which ends Dec. 2021. Teresa’s appointment will be updated in the PRA 2020 roster of the Board to…
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