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PENNSYLVANIA REHABILITATION COUNCIL (PaRC)
Office Location / Mailing Address: 55 Utley Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Voice: (717) 975-2004 or (888) 250-5175
TTY (717) 737-0158 Fax: (888) 524-9282
Email: racucpa@ucpcentralpa.org www.parac.org
WEEKLY UPDATE February 5, 2021
We are social and want to connect with you! That's right,
please visit the PaRC Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/Pennsylvania-Rehabilitation-
Council-1587882184858917 and like us! This is where you
can find the latest happenings with the PaRC events,
meetings, latest news, and info about OVR, legislation, and
information regarding employment for people with
disabilities. See you there!
*If you no longer wish to receive this update, please contact
Katie Haley at mary.haley@ucpcentralpa.org to have your name
removed. *
NOTE: This update is for informational purposes only. The PaRC
and Support Staff are not responsible for the accuracy of this
information. Some of the information found in this update you
may have already received from another source. The PaRC or the
Support Staff do not use this update as a vehicle to express their
views and positions. As of February 5, 2021, all links have been
verified. Please credit the PaRC Support Project for any
information forwarded to others. Thank You.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Council is to inform
and advise the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the State Board
of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Legislature, and the Governor onthe diverse issues affecting employment of people with
disabilities.
The PaRC 2020 Annual Report can be found on our
webpage or by clicking on the following link
http://parac.org/reports/2020AnnualReport.pdf
Find Your Local CAC Meeting Dates: Please go to our website
www.parac.org and click on the Citizen Advisory Committee
(CAC) link to find dates, locations, times, agendas and minutes,
etc. for information on your CAC.
PaRC Full Council meetings will be held at the Harrisburg Hilton
from 9:30 AM until 3:30 PM (unless otherwise noted). We will
also have parking passes for those who park in the Strawberry
Square Parking Garage. Please plan to stay for the entire
meeting.
*** 2021 Full Council Meeting Dates and OVR
Quarterly State Board Meeting Dates ***
PaRC OVR State Board
Wednesday, February 17, Thursday, March 11, 2021
2021 Virtual
Harrisburg
3-11-2021 OVR State Board Meeting.ics
2-17-2021 PaRC Full Council Meeting.ics
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Thursday, June 3, 2021
Harrisburg Virtual5-12-2021 PaRC Full Council Meeting.ics 6-3-2021 OVR State Board Meeting.ics
Wednesday, August 4, Thursday, September 16,
2021 2021
Harrisburg Pittsburgh
8-4-2021 PaRC Full Council Meeting.ics 9-16-2021 OVR State Board Meeting.ics
Wednesday, November 10, Thursday, December 2,
2021 2021
Harrisburg Harrisburg
11-17-2021 PaRC Full Council Meeting.ics 12-2-2021 OVR State Board Meeting.ics
http://parac.org/council_mtgs.html
***PaRC Member Committee Conference Calls – Please
Mark your Calendars***
CareerLink/WIOA Conference Call
Next Call: To be Determined
Executive Committee Conference Call
Next Call: To be DeterminedLegislative and Public Awareness Conference Call Thursday
Thursday February 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM
OVR Policy and State Plan Committee / Customer
Satisfaction Conference Call
Friday February 26, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Social Media/Outreach Committee Conference Call
Wednesday March 3, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Transition & Education Conference Call
Thursday April 29, 2021 at 2:30 PM
The PaRC Social Media and Outreach Committee in partnership
with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) produced 6
videos, 5 of which are OVR individual and business success
stories, as well as a PaRC Recruitment video. We want to thank
both the individuals and companies that participated in making
these videos and OVR for supporting the project. The PaRC is
pleased to present the following 6 videos. Please feel free to
share.
PaRC Aha Moment
PaRC Dream Partnership PaRC Herr Foods Inc.
PaRC Keystone Blind Association PaRC Assistive Technology
PaRC COUNCIL OPENINGS: The PaRC is looking for candidates
to fill new openings on the council. If interested, please go to our
website (www.parac.org) and fill out an application.1.) Negative perceptions of patients with disability are widespread among US physicians by Massachusetts General Hospital February 1, 2021 More than 80% of U.S. physicians reported that people with significant disabilities have worse quality of life than nondisabled people, an attitude that may contribute to health care disparities among people with disability, according to recent research published in the February issue of Health Affairs. The first-of-its- kind study surveyed 714 practicing physicians from multiple specialties and locations across the country about their attitudes toward patients with disabilities. To read more, go to: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-02-negative-perceptions- patients-disability-widespread.html 2.) So, you want a diverse workforce? Then truly welcome people with disabilities By Tova Sherman, Opinion Contributor Feb 01, 2021 Is your organization disability confident? By now, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for over 35 years and roughly 62 million adults in the United States live with a disability — that’s about one in four people. Yet how many of us can honestly say we are confident when it comes to including persons with disabilities in our workplace culture? According to a report from the Return On Disability Group, although 90 percent of companies claim to prioritize diversity, only 4 percent consider disability in those initiatives. To continue reading, go to: https://thehill.com/changing- america/opinion/536800-so-you-want-a-diverse-workforce-then- truly-welcome-people-with
3.) New Standards In The Works For Postsecondary Programs by Michelle Diament February 1, 2021 Work is underway to establish first-ever accreditation standards for the hundreds of postsecondary programs across the nation serving students with intellectual disabilities. The programs at colleges and universities have proliferated in recent years to number more than 300, but they vary widely in their focus, length, level of campus integration and more. As a result, families have little baseline to judge the quality of different offerings, the cost of which can rival traditional college tuition. To read more, go to: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/02/01/new-standards-in- the-works-for-postsecondary-programs/29135/ 4.) White House Doubles Down On Accessibility by Shaun Heasley February 2, 2021 Online and in the briefing room, the Biden administration says it is working to prioritize accessibility for people with disabilities. With the inauguration of President Joe Biden last month, the White House website got a revamp and that included a push to increase accessibility. To continue reading, go to: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/02/02/white-house- doubles-down-on-accessibility/29176/ 5.) Nike’s New Hands-Free Sneaker Is Being Called a Win for Disability Design By Colleen Murphy February 02, 2021 Nike introduced its first-ever hands-free sneaker, the Nike GO FlyEase, on February 1, and its origin can be traced back nearly a decade to when a boy with cerebral palsy wrote a letter to the company.
Matthew Walzer, now 25, was born two months premature, weighing only two pounds, 14 ounces. His lungs were not fully developed, and so his brain did not receive enough oxygen. This lack of oxygen led to brain injury that resulted in cerebral palsy, a group of disorders that affect a person's movement, balance, and posture, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To read more, go to: https://www.health.com/fitness/fitness-gear/nikes-new-hands- free-sneaker-disability-design 6.) Forwarded from Linda Williams FEMA Advisory January 2021 1 Civil Rights Considerations During COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts To support FEMA’s efforts during the COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights (OER) provides this checklist for use by all partners to ensure access to programs and activities and the impartial and fair provision of services. For more information, double click the link below. Civil Rights Checlist COVID Vaccine - V1 FINAL.pdf 7.) Forwarded from Passle Helminski PA Budget Information: Scroll down for FY 2021-22 Governor Wolf’s proposed budget out today in this link: Commonwealth Budget (pa.gov) To watch Governor’s Budget and more, see below: Watch the Governor’s Budget Address now or find it at pacast.com/ after the live stream ends.
For more information: Read More About the Governor’s Budget Proposal Read the Budget Proposal Press Release 8.) Airlines adjust mask policies to meet latest CDC guidelines for passengers with disabilities By Michael Hollan | Fox News February 4, 2021 Airlines are adjusting their mask policies to align with a recent government mandate — but in some cases, those policies might be becoming less strict. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, major airlines began instituting their own policies for enforcing the wearing of face masks on their planes. While some airlines have allowed passengers with medical conditions to go mask-free, others mandated that everyone over the age of 2 must wear a mask. To continue reading, go to: https://www.foxnews.com/travel/airlines-allow-medical- exemptions-face-masks LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!
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