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29th Anniversary of the ADA and 2017 PwD Employment Statistics: As Vocational Rehabilitation Providers and Stakeholders there is Still Much to be Done!
Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act: July 26, 2019 PROFILE AMERICA FACTS FOR FEATURES Compliments of the U.S. Census Bureau: CB19-FF.06 JULY 1, 2019 On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications,…
Read More2019 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme
2019 NDEAM Theme Announced: “The Right Talent, Right Now” U.S. Department of Labor announced the theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) 2019: “The Right Talent, Right Now.” This theme emphasizes the essential role people with disabilities play in America’s economic success, especially in an era when historically low unemployment and global competition are…
Read MoreThe National Rehabilitation Association is seeking candidates for election
The National Rehabilitation Association is seeking candidates for election for the following three positions: President Elect Board Member at Large Secretary If you or a colleague, who is a member of the National Rehabilitation Association, is interested in an opportunity for a leadership position on the National Rehabilitation Association Board of Directors, please contact: Bonnie…
Read MorePRA Board Meeting June 14th Open to PRA Members and their Guests
The 3rd quarterly PRA Board meeting is scheduled for Friday June 14th at the Giant Community Center at the Giant Store located at 3301 Trindle Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Please see the attached Agenda for items of discussion and Board action. The Board welcomes any PRA member and their guest to attend. A small contribution…
Read MorePA Dept. of Labor & Industry Sec. Oleksiak Announces New OVR Executive Director-Shannon Austin
Labor & Industry Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Shannon Austin has been named executive director for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). Shannon brings 19 years of combined experience in human resource management, workforce development and vocational rehabilitation to her new role. Throughout her professional career, she has worked tirelessly to develop and…
Read More2019 PDI A Success with Over 100+ in Attendance.
PRA conducted its annual PDI training on April 18th at the Conference Center on the campus of Central Penn College in Summerdale PA. OVR 100 participants joined the event this years with over 30 undergraduate and graduate students in the rehabilitation sciences programs from Clarion University of PA, the University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University…
Read MorePDI April 17th Town Hall and April 18th Agenda-See Topics, CEU’s and Session Time Frames, Walk-in Registration Time
2019 PDI AGENDA For CEU
Read MoreMarch 22 Celebrates National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day
Thanks for all you do to empower and improve the economic well being of those you serve and the businesses and organizations who benefit from the workforce talent you develop to meet their needs. National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day March 22 2019
Read MoreThe 2019 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE-Register now @ 1-2-3sign-up using the link below
The 2019 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 REGISTER NOW AT: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=rqdpf April 17, 2019 Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: Transportation for Persons with Disabilities (Panel) April 18, 2019 Main Conference Overview: 8 (4 ethics) CRCC Continuing Credits (pending approval)
Read MoreUpdated PRA/NRA Outreach PowerPoint Now Available
PRA members can now share the history and benefits of PRA/NRA membership with colleagues and stake holders using our new outreach PowerPoint revised by the dedicated work of Carl Marshall, current PRA Board member, past PRA President 1998, 2006. Joining him in the efforts were current Board members following a review at our January 18th…
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