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2025 Professional Development Institute

Apr 01, 2025 05:30pm - Apr 02, 2025 04:30pm

Join the PRA for the annual Professional Development Institute on April 1-2, 2025, at The Hilton Harrisburg. Professionals and pre-professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities gather and benefit from expert insights, networking opportunities, and professional development sessions with relevant topics: mental health and counseling services, overcoming disabilities, best practices, exploring racial divides, and the use of AI in the workplace. This is more than just a conference; it's a community making a difference.

Conference registration includes, but not limited to, access to events on April 1-2, 2025:

  • attendee reception
  • CEU credits (unless otherwise stated under a specific registration category)
  • conference program book
  • sustenance (breakfast, lunch, and refreshments)


8.75 (4.25 Ethics) CRC and Continuing Education Credits will be offered (subject to change, pending approval).

Submission to LCSW, LMFT, LPC, CSEP, and other certifications at your discretion.


Interpreters will be available for this event. If you are in need of any accommodations or have questions, please reach out to 2025 PRA President and conference chair, Katherine Young@ katherineyoungcrc@gmail.com or 215-850-8637.


Conference Venue and Hotel Room Block: The Hilton Harrisburg, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101

  • A hotel room block and reduced rate of $179 is available until March 11, 2025,
  • Online Booking Link: Hilton Harrisburg PRA Room Block
  • Phone reservations: (717) 233-6000, Group Name: PA Rehabilitation Assoc, Group Code 94X 
  • Parking: $10 self-park, $20 overnight, $30 valet


April 1, 2025, Reception and Town Hall 

• 5:30 Reception for attendees

• 7:00 Keynote Speaker - Mr. Nicholas Emeigh “NAMI Man,” NAMI Bucks County 

 

April 2, 2025, Professional Development Institute 

• 7:30 Registration opens

• 8:00-4:30 Conference sessions

Keynote Presenters:

• Navigating racial biases and ethical considerations - Ms. Ashleigh Johnson

• Limb Possible - Robert Anthony

Additional Session Topics 

• PTSD and Counseling

• AI Technology

• Least Restrictive Environments and Best Teaching Practices

• Hidden disabilities and challenges with treatment and employment

• Disability Awareness and Facility and Program Accessibility

• Undergrad & Graduate Rehab Ed. & Counseling Student Poster Presentations

….And more!

• Exhibitors demonstrating technology, educational programs, and other aspects to       

   further independence of people with disabilities.



Hilton Harrisburg
One N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Apr 01, 2025 05:30pm - Apr 02, 2025 04:30pm

$0.00 - $200.00