Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council (PaRC)

DYK: Pennsylvania is home to more than 650,000 veterans? Earlier this month, L&I awarded a $400,000 grant specifically for veterans in Delaware County as part of the Veterans Employment Program (VEP), helping connect veterans with job opportunities and employment support in Pennsylvania. Through collaboration between the Delaware County Workforce Development Board and Delaware County Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, the grant will focus on Delaware County’s most vulnerable veterans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dC-utye6

Join us on November 6, 2024 for our upcoming Social Media Committee meeting! You can book it on your calendar here: https://lnkd.in/envD27-q

Did you know? High school students with disabilities are entitled to services to receive access to education. However, after high school adult services are eligibility based. Learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure you’re ready for next steps after graduation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exqZWK73. #NDEAM Additional resources: Job Accommodation Network’s Toolkit: https://lnkd.in/eQFbE5iB Helping Workers with Disabilities Get Ahead Through Good Jobs: A Toolkit of Practical Strategies: https://lnkd.in/esKqUEyZ Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): https://lnkd.in/ezmQmXf Mid-Atlantic ADA Center: www.adainfo.org

Passionate about Disability Rights and employment for people with disabilities? Want to help promote diversity and inclusion in PA? You could be a great addition to PaRC! We are now accepting applications for candidates to fill certain categories of representation. Check out our page to see if you could be a fit for our council! Tag a friend who should join PaRC!

Are you an employer looking to be more inclusive in your recruitment and hiring? OVR matches prescreened, qualified candidates to your business requirements, and provides follow-up and support to make sure both the employee and the employer are satisfied. Check out their page to learn more about Work Opportunity Tax credits, find talent, and provide adequate accommodations! https://lnkd.in/epnuH2bi

L&I’s Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center in Johnstown is launching a brand-new Early Childhood Education training program to prepare students to become qualified early childhood educators. Successful graduates will earn a diploma and be eligible to test for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Did you know? CTI also offers four other in-demand diploma programs: 🚗Automotive Technology 🧑🏻🍳Culinary Assistant 🩺Nurse Aide 🛠️Welding Technology Ready to jumpstart your career? Check out the diploma programs here: https:// pa.gov/en/agencies/dl i/programs-services/disability-and-vocational-rehabilitation/cti-at-hgac/programs.html

On Thursday, 10/24, we will be hosting our Governance Committee Meeting! Check out more details on our calendar page to learn more about our upcoming events & meetings! https://lnkd.in/eVpF_Q2C

Are you interested in learning about how work will affect your Social Security benefits? Social Security hosts free online Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) webinars. WISE webinars can help you and your family members learn about the Ticket to Work Program and other Social Security work incentives. They’re generally held on the 4th Wednesday of each month. https://lnkd.in/eP93E6d

Visit the following link to access “The Story” - the latest edition of OVR’s success story publication: https://bit.ly/4dLjUaY The PaRC is excited to share these stories highlighting teachers and nurses and the employment attained through the Bureau of Blindness and Visual Services (BBVS) and Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (BVRS) District Offices!

Are you interested in receiving news and resources to expand the conversation about the diverse issues affecting employment of people with disabilities? We encourage you to sign up for our bi-monthly newsletter! Learn more about the council, our meetings, and how to make a difference for Pennsylvanians! https://lnkd.in/eewEeH_J