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This is a reminder to join RCPA for a Membership Benefits webinar on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 9:00 am to orient yourself with all that RCPA membership includes. This will certainly be important for new and potential members but will also be of value to current members, as there may be unrecognized benefits associated with our membership.

Register here to attend this webinar. Items we will review include the following and much more:

  • Virtually meet the dedicated RCPA Policy Staff and RCPA lobbyists;
  • Discuss the 2023 Legislative and Administrative priorities;
  • Highlight RCPA division committee and subcommittee meetings as well as what they offer;
  • View the RCPA member-only website;
  • Review exclusive yearly education and networking events; and
  • Understand other National Association memberships included with RCPA membership.

Visit the RCPA member benefits page or contact Tieanna Lloyd  for more information.

We look forward to your participation in this webinar.

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) shared a flyer regarding ODP’s Division of Quality Management’s QM Spotlight, the fifth in a series of quarterly publications that introduces ODP’s new QM template — developed in Excel — that is intended to assist entities with data collection, monitoring, and analysis. Administrative Entities (AEs), Supports Coordination Organizations (SCOs), Providers, Quality Assessment and Improvement (QA&I) reviewers, and anyone responsible for information/data management should reference this information.

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is organizing various training sessions throughout the state. View the schedule for information about the dates, locations, and available courses in your region. Trainings will start on August 8, 2023 and include Case Management Skills, Ethics in Prevention, Screening and Assessment, and more. To attend these courses, you need to register through DDAP’s Training Management System. Each course requires separate registration, and seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any inquiries, contact DDAP’s Training Section via email.

The Request for Proposals (RFP) for a statewide contract with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for its PA SWTCIE Grant InVEST Project has been re-issued. Interested parties should access information regarding this opportunity here

The InVEST Project is seeking to increase competitive integrated employment outcomes for individuals who are engaged, or are considering engagement, in subminimum wage employment. The project is funded through the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) — Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Grant, a federal model demonstration grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration (PR Award # H421D220003).

Please note that the deadline for proposal submission has been extended to Wednesday, August 23, 2023.