Pediatric Rehabilitation | RCPA

A Vision for Better Pediatric Care

Nearly two decades ago, leaders from pediatric rehabilitation programs across the Mid-Atlantic region first met to determine how they could work together in order to improve the administration of their programs serving children with disabilities. Through these discussions, the group began to discover ways in which the needs of their own organizations could be addressed. The value of networking, education, and resource sharing was quickly realized, and the International Pediatric Rehabilitation Collaborative (IPRC) was created.

Word spread and organizations from across the continent and the globe have joined the Collaborative. We now have nearly 50 pediatric rehabilitation providers actively collaborating to provide the best care for their clients. The IPRC is supported by the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association (RCPA), an organization with provider collaboration at its core.

IPRC Director: Cindi Hobbes

Cindi Hobbes provides guidance and leadership for members of the collaborative. Her role is to engage pediatric rehabilitation providers to network, share resources, and improve the provision of rehabilitation services for children. She is responsible for meeting planning and facilitation (including webcasts), data management, project oversight, and membership recruitment. Cindi also manages all content of the IPRC website. Cindi has a strong clinical background as a pediatric physical therapist and holds a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. Cindi has over a decade of clinical experience providing physical therapy services for children in inpatient, outpatient, school, and home-based settings, and has a passion for excellence in pediatric rehabilitation.

What is IPRC?

IPRC Director: Cindi Hobbes

Contact Information

2026 IPRC Webinar Schedule

Tuesday, January 6

Understanding CARF’s New Standards for Disorders of Consciousness

Practical Treatment Options for Neuro-Opthalmic Impairments and Disorders

Thursday, February 5

Overview of Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics (Part I)

Tuesday, March 17

A Discipline Specific Approach to Sexuality & Disability in Pediatrics (Part II)

Tuesday, March 24

Palliative Care Through the Rehab Continuum

Thursday, May 14

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Continence Management and Self-Cathing

Monday, June 1

One Organization's Revolutionary Approach to Include Families in All Aspects of Care

Monday, June 15

Treatment of Brachial Plexus Injury

Wednesday, July 15

Crossing the Bridge from Clinician to Clinical Leader: How to Develop and Promote Leadership Skills in Clinical Staff

Thursday, September 3

The Role of the Pediatric Rehab Professional in Promoting Healthy Weight Management

Friday, October 23

Monday, November 16

A Deeper Dive into Disorders of Consciousness

Animal Assisted Therapy Across the Rehab Continuum

Tuesday, December 1