Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council Committees
Members of the public are welcome to join meetings by Zoom or reserve in person attendance at the UCP/PaRC business office at 55 Utley Dr. Camp Hill, PA 17011, by contacting PaRC staff at parc@parehabilitationcouncil.org or at 717.975.2004. In person meeting is subject to change upon any new COVID-19 recommendations and safety measures may be followed. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and ASL (American Sign Language) interpreters are provided during PaRC Full Council meetings. For additional accommodations during Full Council meetings and/or for any accommodation required during PaRC committee meetings, please contact PaRC staff ten days prior to the meeting date. Anyone who would like to make Public Comment prior to any meeting may submit comments to parc@parehabilitationcouncil.org or at 717.975.2004.
The Council has 6 standing Committees in addition to the Executive Committee. Periodically, the Executive Committee may recommend an Ad Hoc Committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need.
Please use the drop down to learn more about PaRC Committees.
Career Link/WIOA
The PaRC CareerLink Committee work includes:
- Collaborating with OVR to help the Workforce Development Board (WDB) to ensure each CareerLink is physically and programmatically accessible at all its locations
- Identifying, reviewing, and monitoring the CareerLink reportage system
- Increasing the PaRC’s participation in State and local WDB meetings
- Reviewing and informing the Council on issues related to WIOA
Governance
PaRC Governance Committee work includes:
- Reviewing and revising the Council By-Laws annually
- Reviewing and revising PaRC Member Handbook, policies and procedures annually.
- Reviewing and revising member recruitment procedures annually
- Recruitment of new members
- Monitoring attendance of Full Council and Committee meetings
- Overseeing the election of Council Officers annually
- Facilitating the appointment of PaRC members to outside boards, commissions, and committees
Legislative & Public Awareness
PaRC Legislative Committee work includes:
- Increasing PaRC advocacy on behalf of persons with disabilities toward obtaining and maintaining employment
- Increasing advocacy on behalf of returning disabled veterans regarding employment and employment services
- Developing collaborative relationships with other organizations, which have similar missions and mutual legislative goals, to maximize our combined legislative impact for people with disabilities
2023-2024 PaRC State Position Paper (PDF)
2023-2024 PaRC Federal Position Paper (PDF)
OVR Policy, State Plan, and Customer Satisfaction
The PaRC Policy Committee work includes:
- Maintaining a positive working relationship with the Department of Labor and Industry, OVR, and the Bureau of Workforce Partnership & Operations
- Supporting the development of the State Rehabilitation Plan policies
- Monitoring OVR policies and procedures
- Partnering with OVR to review, evaluate and make recommendations based on results on the combined Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Social Media & Outreach
PaRC Social Media Committee work includes:
- Maintaining and updating the PaRC Social Media Handbook that includes guidelines and best practices for effectively using Social Media
- Promoting and increasing awareness of OVR and the Council’s mission through the PaRC website and Facebook page.
- Informing public of OVR services
- Promoting PaRC and OVR online and at various events across the state
- Revamping the PaRC Website
Transition & Education
The PaRC Transition & Education Committee work includes:
- Participating at the Transition Conference and the PA Department of Education’s (PDE) PADES annual conference for outreach and awareness to the public about what the PaRC does and the purpose
- Improving communication with Bureau of Special Education (BSE) regarding transition
- Monitoring the increase of competitive integrated employment options through the Employment First Law
- Monitoring OVR and the Department of Education’s efforts to implement the best practices regarding transition
- Evaluating OVR’s policies and training programs at Hiram G. Andrews College to assure that students are receiving top
- technical training and certifications in an integrated setting
*Please note: Meeting minutes will be posted upon final approval at the next Full Council meeting. We welcome any questions or comments you may have and appreciate your interest in the work of the Council.
Become a PaRC Council Member
If advocacy for Disability Rights and employment is something you are passionate about, please consider applying to become a member of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council.
PaRC Member Handbook
This handbook is intended to help members understand their role, duties, and responsibilities on the PaRC.