Your Voice. Your Experience. Your Perspective. 

THEY MATTER!

Members of the Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council are appointed by the Governor and represent a broad range of stakeholders, ensuring that diverse voices have a meaningful role in Pennsylvania’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) system. Your knowledge, experience, and perspective can help shape the services and opportunities available to people with disabilities.

Apply to Become a PaRC Member

Step 1: Submit the Appointment Form

Complete the online Appointment Form or print the Appointment Form (PDF) and mail it to:

Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council Office
55 Utley Drive
Camp Hill, PA 17011

Step 2: Submit Your Resume and References

Email a resume and two reference letters from individuals familiar with your background in the disability field to parc@parehabilitationcouncil.org.

What Happens Next? 

Following a review process, applicants will be notified of next steps, which may include a Zoom interview. Following the interview process, the Governance Committee will bring its recommendations to the Full Council for action at the next scheduled quarterly meeting.

It is important to note that while the PaRC submits its recommendations to the Governor’s Office, the Governor makes the final appointment. Please allow adequate time for the appointment process.

Need Assistance?

If you are unable to access the Appointment Form or have questions about applying for membership, please contact the PaRC Office at parc@parehabilitationcouncil.org.

 

 

PaRC Openings

The Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council (PaRC) is currently accepting applications from individuals who have experience with and can represent the following:

• • Business/Labor/Industry
  • Disability Advocacy Groups including:
    • Mental Health
    • Physical Disabilities
    • Sensory Disabilities
  • State Department of Education
  • State Workforce Development Board

Apply now to allow enough time for processing and ensure a timely transition of membership!

PaRC Member Expectations

Active Participation:

In order to fulfill its federal requirements, the PaRC must have active participation by its members.  Active participation is defined as:

• Attend all four (4) of the scheduled full Council meetings in any fiscal year. Severe weather and personal emergencies are understandable exceptions.
• Participate on at least two standing committees during the fiscal year.
• Respond to action items during or between Council meetings.

Examples may include, but are not limited to:

• Review of support documents for meeting action items.
• Review and return of surveys, draft documents, etc. when requested.
• Attend Office of Vocational Rehabilitation public meetings, State Board meetings, and other disability related meetings, conferences, etc. when feasible.