Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council

05/06/2026

We have our Action/Social Media Committee Meeting on 5/13.

Interested in what we post and our future social media campaigns?

Be sure to join our committee and share what you would like to see from PaRC!
https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/calendar/

05/04/2026

We have our Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Ad Hoc Committee on 5/8. Be sure to regularly review our calendar to see upcoming events and committee meetings!
https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/calendar/

05/01/2026

Did you know that we have a Full Council Meeting on 5/6?

Full Council meetings are open to the public and are held either all virtually via Zoom by computer or phone, or as hybrid meetings with both in-person and virtual participation via Zoom.
https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/get-involved/full-council-meetings/

05/01/2026

04/29/2026

Today is International Guide Dog Day!

Did you know that in PA, people with disabilities who use guide or support animals are entitled to equal opportunities in employment?

If you have questions about guide and support animals in the workplace, check out this helpful article from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)!
https://askjan.org/topics/servanim.cfm

04/27/2026

Spring is here, and so is our April newsletter! https://conta.cc/4m7WfHz

04/27/2026

Most people don’t know that PA OVR provides a Single Point of Contact (SPOC), who is a professional whom they train, at no cost to your company. The SPOC may assist federal contractors in meeting their U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs outreach requirements and serve as a resource with knowledge and experience.

Interested in learning more about what an SPOC can do for your business? Click on our webpage to learn more: https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/resources/hiring-people-with-disabilities/

04/24/2026

Have you seen the PA Employment - Recruitment, Job Fairs, and Hiring Events Calendar?

Full of both hiring events and job fairs, you can explore open jobs and discover the benefits of working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Find an event near you! https://www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/recruitment-events

04/22/2026

If you have a question or concern about OVR services, the Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program (CAP) can help. CAP is a federally mandated program that provides assistance and advocacy to applicants for and recipients of OVR services. CAP is not a part of OVR and its services are provided at no cost to the client.
https://equalemployment.org/

04/20/2026

Did you know that we send out a bi-monthly newsletter sharing news, resources, and success stories?

Sign up using the link below!
https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/contact/

04/16/2026

Want to boost your business for free?

The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) provides business solutions and consultation services on accessibility, workplace accommodations, and supporting employees with disabilities.

OVR can help you:

· Recruit and hire qualified candidates

· Develop strategies to retain employees

· Navigate disability-related workplace issues

Learn more and get started here: https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Documents/HiringPwD_HowtoGuide.pdf"

04/14/2026

Have you or someone you know recently attained a dream job, a promotion, an important anniversary of successful integrated competitive employment, or other employment-related successes with assistance from OVR?

Let us know by contacting the PaRC at the following link: https://parehabilitationcouncil.org/contact/