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Transformation to Competitive Employment Act-would end subminimum wage payments to people with disabilities.
To: All Members of the National Rehabilitation Association From: Fredric Schroeder, Executive Director Subject: Washington Alert – Transformation to Competitive Employment Act For over eighty years, federal law has permitted people with disabilities to be paid below the minimum wage; however, the Congress is increasingly questioning whether the practice should continue. Last week, Senator Bob…
Read MorePRA Board Confirms Election of Five New Board Members-at-Large
Please join us in welcoming new and returning past and new PRA Board members for the 2019-2021 three year term as Members-at-Large: Katherine Young M.S. CRC Amy Moore, M.S. CRC OVR Jeffrey E. Seabury, Sr. OVR BSC SEIU Sue Soderberg GW Keystone V.P. LaKeysha McLaurin, M.A., CRC OVR Janet Fiore, CEO The Sierra Group, Inc.…
Read MoreApril 2019 PDI Registration Now Open- Join Us for This Years Exciting Event, Meet Colleagues, Earn CRC CEU’s & Ethics Credits
If you have not already done so, please visit our registration site for this April’s exciting Professional Development Institute (PDI) being held once again on the campus of Central Penn College in Summerdale, PA just off U.S. Interstate I-81 at the west shore exit of Harrisburg, PA. Below and on the attached is a link and summary of this…
Read More2018 PRA Annual Presidents Message
Presidents Annual Message 2018 It’s hard to believe that another year has passed so quickly. As the president of PRA, I have several thoughts I want to leave you with. In 2018, we can celebrate several small successes of our professional organization. We resurrected the PRA web pages, updating many sections and sending our routine…
Read More2019 PRA Board Meeting Dates & Fall New Board Member Elections
Our 2019 Board meeting dates are posted below. General members are welcome to attend. Ralph Roach , 2018 PRA President will be pass roles and responsibilities over to Tracie Maille who will be our 2019 PRA President. For more information about NRA/PRA membership or to nominate yourself for an open PRA Board member at large…
Read MorePRA Adds new Annual Business Recognition Award at Annual PDI Training
PENNSYLVANIA REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION NOMINATION FORM.Revised 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, and we would like to highlight an additional…
Read MoreSAVE THE DATE: 2019 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE(PDI) PRE-EVENT EVENING TOWN HALL APRIL 17, ALL DAY APRIL 18 2019
SAVE THE DATE! The 2019 PRA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Central Pennsylvania College, Summerdale, PA 17093 April 17, 2019 Pre-Conference Evening Event: 7 PM Town Hall: Transportation for PWD April 18, 2019 Main Conference Overview Diversity and Multiculturalism Assistive Technology Safety in the Field The Importance of Supervision: Diverse Dilemmas Burnout Prevention Collaboration…
Read MoreJoin PRA in Celebration of the 28th Year Since the Signing of the ADA-Take the Pledge
Become a part of the nationwide celebration and recommitment to the ADA. **Note: By signing, your name & state will display (after review) on this website. We will only use your information to contact you with questions on your signed pledge and to keep you up to date on ADA National Network activities. Besides signing…
Read MorePRA Board Meeting June 15th
PRA June 15th 2018 Board Meeting Pictures Our PRA June Board meeting had a robust Agenda and was well attended. Remember our Board meetings are open to any active and current PRA members. Ralph Roach, 2018 PRA President presided and announced strategic PRA goals for the year. Increase NRA/PRA membership (kick off at April PDI). This includes updating our new…
Read More2018 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Theme: America’s Workforce: Empowering All
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Theme Announced In keeping with the U.S. Department of Labor’s commitment to ensuring an American workforce for Americans of all abilities, this year’s official National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) theme will be “America’s Workforce: Empowering All.” For more information about NDEAM, including specific ideas for how different types of organizations can…
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