The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association (PRA) is committed to the advancement of rehabilitation to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities into the mainstream of our society. PRA is pleased to offer our community the opportunity to learn about issues in disability and rehabilitation, and to become empowered to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. PRA is a private, voluntary, membership association comprised of professionals from a variety of disciplines, persons with disabilities, their families, students, and other interested citizens

2019 PRA Board Members Lto R Ralph Roach, Wil Stennet, Janell Shaffer-Yoder, Bridget Sandrowicz, Sue Soderberg, Carl Marshal, Jen Radick, Traice Maille-2019 President, Katherine Young, Janet Fiore, Danielle Frascella, Doug Rand, Amy Moore, and Jeff Seabury.

It is the purpose of PRA to:

Encourage and foster the recruitment, professional growth, and retention of qualified, competent, dedicated personnel in the field of rehabilitation.

Promote the development of best practices in the delivery of rehabilitation services to people with disabilities

Educate our community about disability

Advocate for the public policy to support full inclusion of people with disabilities in our society

Recent News

REGISTER NOW for the May Lunch & Learn: Intro to Mental Health First Aid

May 5, 2021

Introduction to Mental Health First Aid on May 12, 2021 12:00pm-1:00pm.  Why Mental Health First Aid?  Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.  This Lunch & Learn is an introduction to this 8-hour training that gives you the skills you need…

REGISTER NOW for the 2021 PRA Virtual PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

February 19, 2021

Register Now for the 2021 PRA Virtual Professional Development Institute April 14, 2021 8:00am-4:30pm Registration Link: https://www.123signup.com/register?id=kxmfm The PRA PDI Committee is in current conversation on topics covering: OVR State of Affairs and Employment First Compassion Fatigue: Realities, Remedies and Ethical Considerations Enhancing Employability Following Traumatic Brain Injury: Ethical Considerations, Services, Strategies, and Resources Historically…

Virtual Lunch & Learn! Digital Accessibility-An Introductory Discussion for Employers and VR Professionals 

February 4, 2021

YOU’RE INVITED!  PRA’s 2021 Lunch & Learn Debut  Digital Accessibility: An Introductory Discussion for Employers and VR Professionals  Wednesday 02/24/2021  12:00-1:15 pm  REGISTER HERE https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/574239051871935755 SPACE IS LIMITED   Audience: PRA Members, Businesses and VR Guests  Google searches for the term, “digital accessibility” rose over 400% in 2019;  Global Pandemic and “Stay at Home” Orders sent tens of thousands…

Remembering Former PRA Member Rose Higby

January 4, 2021

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…

December 10, 2020

https://marylandrehabassociation.org/event/mra-lunchtime-learning-series-race-rehab-part-iii-the-minority-experience-a-panel-discussion-2020-12-14-9/register

Mid-Atlantic Region seeking Candidates for Officers Nominations

November 2, 2020

Call for Nominations Mid-Atlantic Region Pennsylvania-Maryland-Delaware-DC-West Virginia National Rehabilitation Association The Mid-Atlantic Region National Rehabilitation Association is seeking candidates for election for the following three positions:   President Elect Treasurer Secretary   If you or a colleague, who is a member of the Mid-Atlantic Region – National Rehabilitation Association, is interested in an opportunity for…

Free Ethics CEU Late Lunch October 19th 3-4PM

October 13, 2020

MRA Lunch Series 6 Ethics Flyer

PRA Board Statement on Racial Injustice June 2020

June 26, 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…

PRA provides members links to free and low cost Continuing Ed courses

March 24, 2020

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…

PRA is acting in an abundance of caution and is canceling the 2020 PDI, scheduled to be held on April 14-15, 2020.

March 12, 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…