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Secretary Val Arkoosh and leadership from the Department of Human Services (DHS) will host a webinar to discuss the proposed 2026/27 budget for the department. The briefing will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, February 6. If you are unable to attend, the briefing will be recorded and available for viewing afterwards on DHS’ YouTube channel.

Visit here to register for the briefing. All who plan to attend must register individually. A link for the webinar will be sent Thursday evening. DHS encourages you to submit questions ahead of the briefing so they can prepare as much information as possible. The Department will follow up on any questions that they are unable to answer during the webinar.

If the registration link above does not work, please try copying this link directly into your browser: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QSiOQSgB1U2bbEf8Wpob3tuk6VNEbjZIvvnDA4XOB-dUN1FXNFUzSjBSUEtEUk9GM1A3WEhMSlBSUC4u

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Today, February 3, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is set to deliver his 2026/27 proposed budget to the PA General Assembly with the backdrop of ongoing concerns regarding looming funding cuts at both the Federal and State levels. RCPA will cover the presentation and work to provide a global overview of the Governor’s budget design, as well as areas that may impact members, by COB today. Throughout the week, RCPA Policy Directors will be conducting a deeper review of the impacts, as well.

Additionally, we understand DHS Secretary Dr. Valerie Arkoosh will give a webinar later in the week to present the DHS specifics in the proposed plan. As details become available, RCPA will communicate the information to members.

Governor Shapiro’s budget presentation is set to begin at 11:30 am and can be watched through the following streaming links:

If you have any questions, please contact your respective RCPA Policy Director.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announced that registration is now open for the March Certified Investigator (CI) Forum. The Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and ODP will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators and others involved in the incident investigation process.

Please see ODPANN 26-018 for information on how to register and other important details.

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Join RCPA as we host the 2026 Annual Conference Power in Purpose: Promoting Possibilities from September 29 – October 2 at the Hershey Lodge. The event is a highlight for the Pennsylvania behavioral health, brain injury, children’s, early intervention, intellectual and developmental disabilities, medical rehabilitation, and physical disabilities and aging provider communities. RCPA staff and the Conference Committee are excited to release this year’s Sponsors, Exhibitors, and Advertiser Brochure, which features many opportunities to get in on the action and network with providers. Booth self-selection will also be available for exhibitors and exhibiting sponsors. In order to be considered for self-selection, a completed contract with payment must be submitted.

Network and Compete in Connections Hall
Connections Hall activities take place during the two busiest days of the conference, and many networking opportunities are available throughout the event. You’ll also be able to compete and have a chance to win “Best of Show!”

 

Exciting Sponsorship Opportunities
RCPA is privileged to have the backing of the finest organizations in the field for our conference. Through the use of sponsorship circles, RCPA is able to honor all supporting organizations.

Sign Up Now!
Sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers who wish to be listed on the website, on the mobile app, and in the conference program must submit all materials by Tuesday, September 8.

The association looks forward to welcoming you at the conference! Space and opportunities are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reservation is considered complete without payment. If questions remain, please contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) announces the upcoming data submission window for Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) to Providers of Residential Habilitation, Life Sharing, and/or Supported Living services in the Consolidated and/or Community Living Waivers (residential services) for contract year 2026/27.

ODP will hold a training for the MyPBC Portal system for Residential Service Providers on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Providers may register to attend using the MyPBC Portal Training GoTo Webinar link or access the MyODP Performance-Based Contracting web page for more information.

Please view ODPANN 26-017 for more details.

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The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has shared ODPANN 26-016. This communication announces enhancements to the EIM Incident Management Review Report and to the Incident Reporting Overview Dashboard and to provide advance notice that EIM will be unavailable to all users from 6:00 am ET until 6:30 pm ET on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Please view the announcement for more details.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST;
11:00 am – 12:00 pm MST; 10:00 am – 11:00 am PST
Register Here

This webinar is a follow-up to Dr. Bohl’s January 2025 webinar Understanding and Treating Pediatric Vision Impairments, including additional practical treatment options. Attendees may wish to review the former presentation prior to attending.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Bohl earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio, Texas, and completed a residency in neuro-optometric rehabilitation through the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Bohl joined the team at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2017, where she supports individuals with vision impairments in the rehabilitation setting.

Objectives: At the end of this session, the learner will:

  • Review therapy techniques beneficial to pediatric patients with visual deficits;
  • Identify when to use techniques to benefit peripheral awareness, pursuits, saccades, visual perceptual skills, and functional binocularity; and
  • Adapt therapeutic interventions to adjust levels of difficulty and ensure appropriateness for different age populations.

Audience: This webinar is intended for all interested members of the rehabilitation team.

Level: Beginner – Intermediate

Certificate of Attendance: Certificates of attendance are available for all attendees. No CEs are provided for this course.

Complimentary webinars are a benefit of IPRC/RCPA membership. Registration fee for non-members is $179. Not a member yet? Consider joining today.

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