Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion | RCPA

Division Director: Cindi Hobbes

In addition to her work as Director of the International Pediatric Rehabilitation Collaborative (IPRC) and Early Intervention Divisions, Cindi Hobbes facilitates the RCPA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee. She leads committee planning and discussions, fosters member engagement, plans educational events, and helps develop strategies and resources that support an inclusive and equitable community within both the association and within member organizations.

RCPA to Recognize Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients at the 2026 Conference!

By Carol Ferenz • August 24, 2026

Come celebrate with RCPA at our 2026 Conference in Hershey, PA, as we honor the distinguished careers of four leaders in health and human services.

Don't Delay — Deadline to Claim Sponsorship, Advertisement Opportunities is September 8!

By Carol Ferenz • August 20, 2026

In order to be recognized on the 2026 RCPA Conference signage, sponsorships and advertisements must be submitted by September 8, 2026.

Register Today for the RCPA PAC 2026 Fall Golf Outing!

By Christine Tartaglione • August 19, 2026

Join RCPA for an afternoon of golf on Monday, September 28, 2026. This networking event will be held in support of the RCPA PAC.

DHS Webinar on H.R. 1 Rescheduled to August 26

By Jim Sharp • August 18, 2026

DHS is rescheduling their online forum, which will provide community-based organizations and providers with important updates regarding H.R. 1.

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RCPA to Host Webinar on Reducing Healthcare Costs September 15

By Tina Miletic • August 17, 2026

RCPA, in partnership with Corporate Benefits Consultants, Inc., will be hosting a webinar to discuss how other employers are approaching healthcare costs.

Early Bird Rates Ending Soon for the 2026 RCPA Conference!

By Carol Ferenz • August 17, 2026

Time is running out for your chance to register with early bird rates for the 2026 RCPA Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities!

Book Recommendations
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald
Courageous Conversations About Race by Glenn E. Singleton
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood…and the Rest of Y’all Too by Christopher Emdin
How to be an Antiracist by Ibram Kendi
Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools by Monique W. Morris
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias by Dolly Chugh
Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thriving Organization by Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright
We Can’t Talk about That at Work! How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics by Mary-Frances Winters
Documents/Resources/Toolkits
AISP (Actionable Intelligence for Social Policy) Toolkit for Centering Racial Equity Throughout Data Integration
CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families(Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism)
Department of Human Services Racial Equity Report 2021
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policies: FAQ Document
Implicit Bias in Child Protection(Pitt Training)
National Council Archives
Racial Identities – Racial Equity Tools
The Trevor Project: Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
We Can’t Talk About That at Work! Mary-Frances Winters Company Readiness Assessment Tool
Understanding Non-Binary Gender Identity – Interview with Asia Kate Dillon
Websites and Articles
Anti-Racist Resource Guide
Anti-Racism Resources for all ages
Center for Equity & Inclusion
Center for Health Care Strategies: Accelerating Child Health Care Transformation
Center for Health Care Strategies: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Maternal and Child Health Through Home Visiting Programs
Delivering Through Diversity
Harvard Business Review – Diversity and Inclusion Efforts that Actually Work
Racism in the Workplace Articles
Ramadan Beliefs and Practices
Respect Together - National Sexual Violence Resource Center Library Catalog(Over 50,000 Free Resources)
Using Health Literacy Strategies to Advance Equity – Center for Health Care Strategies

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division

Division Director: Cindi Hobbes

Contact Information

The committee meets virtually on the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Contact Cindi Hobbes via email to join the listserv and be a part of the DEI monthly committee meetings!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division Posts

RCPA to Recognize Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients at the 2026 Conference!

Don't Delay — Deadline to Claim Sponsorship, Advertisement Opportunities is September 8!

Register Today for the RCPA PAC 2026 Fall Golf Outing!

DHS Webinar on H.R. 1 Rescheduled to August 26

RCPA to Host Webinar on Reducing Healthcare Costs September 15

Early Bird Rates Ending Soon for the 2026 RCPA Conference!

Additional Resources

Book Recommendations

Documents/Resources/Toolkits

Websites and Articles

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division

Division Director: Cindi Hobbes

Contact Information

The committee meets virtually on the fourth Monday of each month at 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

Contact Cindi Hobbes via email to join the listserv and be a part of the DEI monthly committee meetings!

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Division Posts

RCPA to Recognize Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients at the 2026 Conference!

Don't Delay —​​​​​​​ Deadline to Claim Sponsorship, Advertisement Opportunities is September 8!

Register Today for the RCPA PAC 2026 Fall Golf Outing!

DHS Webinar on H.R. 1 Rescheduled to August 26

RCPA to Host Webinar on Reducing Healthcare Costs September 15

Early Bird Rates Ending Soon for the 2026 RCPA Conference!

Additional Resources

Book Recommendations

Documents/Resources/Toolkits

Websites and Articles

Don't Delay — Deadline to Claim Sponsorship, Advertisement Opportunities is September 8!