The problem is two-fold: agencies are not receiving adequate rates. Therefore, the wages paid to direct care workers are too low. Second, there is a shortage of direct care workers. This is largely due to inadequate wages. https://lnkd.in/gMfQyDGn
Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
Individual and Family Services
Harrisburg, PA 770 followers
Representing providers of health and human services committed to effective, efficient, and high quality care.
About us
With more than 350 members, the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA) is among the largest and most diverse state health and human services trade associations in the United States. RCPA advocates for those in need, works to advance effective state and federal public policies, serves as a forum for the exchange of information and experience, and provides professional support to our members. RCPA provider members offer mental health, drug and alcohol, intellectual and developmental disabilities, children's, brain injury, medical rehabilitation, and physical disabilities and aging services, through all settings and levels of care.
- Website
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External link for Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Harrisburg, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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Primary
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777 E PARK DRIVE
NO 300
Harrisburg, PA 17111, US
Employees at Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
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Sharon Militello
Director of Communications at RCPA
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Jim Sharp
Chief Operating Officer at Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
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Susan Hurd
Chief Operating Officer at Children's Behavioral Health Services
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Carol Ferenz
Director, IDD Division at Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
Updates
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Sesame Place Philadelphia said it will be the first theme park to participate in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. https://lnkd.in/gv-SBmcX
Theme Park Adding New 'Hidden Disability' Accommodations
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The number of American children and adults diagnosed with autism increased 175% in roughly a decade, according to new research that shows an uptick among certain groups appears to be driving the trend. https://lnkd.in/eKGn62-S
Autism Diagnoses Surge Among Kids, Adults
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Special Olympics Pennsylvania will kick off its 36th annual Fall Festival this weekend with the 15th annual Unified Fall Festival Torch Run, presented by the Tri-State Toyota Dealers. https://lnkd.in/gN8T45BG
Special Olympics teams with law enforcement for 15th annual Torch Run
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Sheetz Expands Program to Hire Workers With Disabilities, RCPA Member KenCrest Highlighted. The c-store retailer is the first company in PA to commit to a state-funded initiative that helps people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment https://lnkd.in/edaya3iu
Sheetz expands program to hire workers with disabilities
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Congratulations to our very own Richard S. Edley, PhD, President and CEO of the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA). Richard is among an exclusive list of difference-makers named by City & State for their work in politics, policy, and beyond. Congratulations to Richard! Check out his profile here: https://lnkd.in/gCsv9qyf
RCPA President/CEO Richard Edley Among City & State's PA Fifty Over 50 Honorees - RCPA
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OPEN MINDS Shares RCPA Member Johnson & Johnson Video Series on Redefining Treatment Goals For Adults With Schizophrenia https://lnkd.in/g5sjavK6
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RCPA Member Sunny Days Adult Daily Living Center, Inc. Celebrates 20 Years of Providing Exceptional IDD Services in Centre County, Pennsylvania https://lnkd.in/gk8g9cMH
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced investments of more than $3.2 million to combat the drug-related overdose epidemic through 13 organizations that will help residents connect with the care they need, such as receiving overdose prevention and reversal tools, treatment options, drug checking equipment, and educational services. https://lnkd.in/gH-8Y7Hu
Drug-related overdose prevention efforts bolstered
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In response to an increased need for behavioral and mental health care services in the area, the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation created this grant program as part of a three-year commitment to ensure continued support for these critical services. https://lnkd.in/gGqnbWcP
NEPA Health Care Foundation announces $1.13 million grant for mental health needs | Abington Journal
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