Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association

Too many terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days for young children have put pre-K providers on the front lines of dealing with growing mental health needs.

Too many terrible, horrible, no good, very bad days for young children have put pre-K providers on the front lines of dealing with growing mental health needs Children First, a youth advocacy organization for southeast Pennsylvania, gathered early learning providers to discuss their most pressing concerns.

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Active-duty military members and veterans would see lower costs for mental and behavioral health treatment under legislation Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan plan on introducing Wednesday.

Casey bill would cut copays for mental, behavioral health visits for military families Two veterans, U.S. Reps. Chrissy Houlahan, a Democrat, and Guy Reschenthaler, a Republican, are introducing a companion bill in the House.

The nation’s largest retailer is planning to provide special carts at every one of its locations designed to alleviate the need for caregivers to push both a cart and a wheelchair while shopping.

Walmart To Offer Carts For Shoppers With Disabilities At Every Store The nation's largest retailer is planning to provide special carts at every one of its locations designed to alleviate the need for caregivers to push both a cart and a wheelchair while shopping.

The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a new rule aimed at dramatically increasing the availability of medical examination tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that’s accessible to people with disabilities.

Feds To Enforce Accessibility Standards For Medical Equipment The U.S. Department of Justice is finalizing a new rule aimed at increasing the availability of exam tables, weight scales and other diagnostic equipment that's accessible to people with disabilities.

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RCPA COO and Mental Health Policy Director Jim Sharp Honored as One of the 2024 Trailblazers in Health Care
https://www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2024/07/2024-trailblazers-health-care/398302/ -sharp

Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities are required to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder under the ADA.

US Attorneys host virtual program to Pennsylvania prisons and jails to ensure inmates have access treatment for opioid use disorder Pennsylvania’s state and local correctional facilities are required to provide inmates with access to medication to treat opioid use disorder under the ADA.

During the past three decades, the disability community has continued to press policymakers to deliver on the vision of full and equal access to live, work and thrive independently in their communities.

Melissa Herd | Celebrating progress of disability law Every July, communities across Pennsylvania come together for Disability Pride Month, which was created to honor the intrinsic worth and meaningful contributions of people with disabilities and celebrate the Americans

Michelle Pfeffer works at RCPA member Inglis, a nonprofit which serves people with disabilities. Among its residents are Noni and Seville Lincoln, who met and got married there.

Philly woman with cerebral palsy helps others live independently Michelle Pfeffer works at Inglis, which serves people with disabilities. Among its residents are the Lincolns, who met and got married there.

Treatment providers, elected officials, organization leaders, and individuals in recovery provided PA Dept of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Latika Davis-Jones with information about their successes and challenges during a roundtable discussion at the Cambria County Academic Center in downtown Johnstown.

State Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs secretary hosts substance abuse treatment roundtable in Johnstown Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Latika Davis-Jones spent more than an hour Wednesday learning about the work that is being done to help Cambria County residents who

Congratulations to Melissa McGuire, who is retiring on July 26 after 29 years as RCPA member Evergreen Elm, Inc's Residential Executive Director!

The county Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted unanimously to participate in the second wave of funding from the national settlement of prescription opioid litigation.

Centre County Expected to Receive Payment Increase in Second Round of Opioid Settlement Funding Centre County expects to see an increase in annual payments when Pennsylvania begins distributing the next round of opioid settlement funding later this

Experts say Philly's brand-new Juvenile Assessment Center, or JAC, is crucial to the goal of diverting kids from the juvenile justice system. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has a different plan.

Philly leaders agree on a need to divert kids from the justice system. But can they agree how? Experts say Philly's brand-new Juvenile Assessment Center, or JAC, is crucial to the goal of diverting kids from the juvenile justice system. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel has a different plan.

Martha Lloyd Community Services is seeking an innovating, visionary leader to join its team as CEO. MLCS provides services to individuals with ID/A in North Central PA. The organization consists of 5 corporations with locations throughout Bradford and Tioga County. View job description here:https://paproviders.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Martha-Lloyd-CEO-Job-Opportunity.pdf or visit https://marthalloyd.org/ for more information.

Support the RCPA PAC and enjoy a round of golf on Monday, September 23 at Colonial Golf & Tennis Club. Sponsorships also available! https://paproviders.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-September-Golf-Registration-Form.pdf

Learn From Leaders in Health and Human Services at the 2024 RCPA Annual Conference! Sessions cover Trauma-Informed Culture and Practices; Personal and Professional Skill Sets During Intervention; Engaging with Your Local Child Advocacy Center; Treatment of Mental Illness Through Psychedelics; and more.
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Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturers.

PA Invests $200,000 to Train Workers with Disabilities for Manufacturing Jobs - PennWatch Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced a new $200,000 investment in the Community Integrated Services (CIS) Manufacturing Accelerator Program that will provide Pennsylvanians with disabilities the skills they need to secure jobs with local manufacturer...

Franklin County Commissioners have announced grants to support projects and initiatives aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. The grants, managed by Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol, are funded through Franklin County’s share of two nationwide settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors.

Franklin County Announces Grants for Opioid Remediation Projects - Franklin County Free Press Franklin County Commissioners have announced grants to support projects and initiatives aimed at combating the opioid epidemic. The grants, managed by Franklin/Fulton Drug and Alcohol, are funded through Franklin County’s share of two nationwide settlements with drug manufacturers and distributors...

RCPA Member Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP™) Berks County has placed 15 youth who have disabilities or face other employment barriers with summer jobs thanks to a partnership with the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) My Work. In its fourth year, the program has expanded to provide employment experiences to 280 program participants with almost 80 employers, including a growing number of nonprofits, a press release said.

Central Pa. nonprofit using partnerships to help youth gain workforce, life skills The program has expanded to provide employment experiences to 280 program participants with almost 80 employers.

Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new state budget, which includes funds earmarked for the Department of Aging to establish an Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Related Disorders, or ADRD, office. Similar bills had been circulating both chambers of the state legislature, with support across party lines. Additional funds were designated for research on Alzheimer’s and several other neurological disorders.

State establishes office dedicated to Alzheimer's Disease support (The Center Square) – For nearly 300,000 Pennsylvanians suffering from dementia and their families, there will soon be a single state agency to lead policy initiatives and coordinate systems of

Register today for the 2024 RCPA Annual Conference: Embracing Challenges, Empowering Success! Our impressive keynote speakers will include DHS Secretary Arkoosh, Scottsdale Recovery Center CEO Lee Yaiva, conference favorite Michael Cohen, and amazing motivational speaker Craig Dietz, who was born without limbs. See a full listing on the Conference website. https://rcpaconference.org/general-sessions/

Inside and outside of the state’s 117-year-old Capitol, beauty eclipses accessibility for many government workers and visitors, said Pam Auer, a Harrisburg resident who frequents the building to advocate for people with disabilities living in the commonwealth.

Accessible to all? Pennsylvania's Capitol an obstacle course for many citizens living with disabilities HARRISBURG — Inside and outside of the state’s 117-year-old Capitol, beauty eclipses accessibility for many government workers and visitors, said Pam Auer, a Harrisburg resident who frequents the building to

Earn CEs and Engage With Leaders in Health and Human Services at the 2024 RCPA Annual Conference! Workshops will cover housing to address social determinants of health, reframing aging for BH providers, individuals with IDD and depressive disorder, and more.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a $47.6 billion budget that increases public education spending, funnels new dollars into economic development, provides a one-time boost for transit systems, and creates a new college scholarship program.

What’s in Pennsylvania's new $47.6 billion budget? PA’s new budget includes less transit funding than Democrats wanted, tax cuts, permitting reform, and changes to the higher education system.

RCPA Annual Conference Carelon Connections Hall is where to find innovations and solutions for all of your business needs and network with industry peers. Get the chance to win some exciting prizes while you are there!
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Treatment facilities are expanding their services in the Pittsburgh area as Pennsylvania intensifies its fight against the drug epidemic.

Methadone and Suboxone are helping stem the tide of opioid abuse Medications for opioid use disorder can help those suffering from addiction ease off of illegal drugs while avoiding painful withdrawal symptoms.

Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 739 into law, significantly expanding access to telemedicine for residents across Pennsylvania. The legislation mandates that health insurers and managed care plans must cover telemedicine services just as they do for in-person health care.

Pennsylvania Expands Telemedicine Access with New Law - MyChesCo HARRISBURG, PA — On Wednesday, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 739 (previously introduced as SB 739) into law, significantly expanding access to telemedicine for residents across Pennsylvania. The legislation …

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