September 19 Marks National Rehabilitation Awareness Week
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SAMHSA Recognizes September as National Recovery Month
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week: September 11–17, 2022
Governor Tom Wolf has signed an official proclamation dedicating the week of September 11–17, 2022, to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. The proclamation, available to read here, recognizes the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities, as well as veterans and senior citizens. Furthermore, the Governor recognizes the immense care it takes for DSPs to develop close, respectful, and trusted relationships with those they support.
RCPA would love to share your celebration activities to recognize these valuable staff members. Please send any photos and/or stories to Carol Ferenz, and we will share them on our social media and daily news.
2022 National Recovery Month — Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community
September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month
“Together for Mental Health” — National Alliance on Mental Illness Recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is World Alzheimer’s Month — Join the International Campaign to Raise Awareness and Challenge the Stigma
ODP Announces June is DeafBlind Awareness Month
To mark June and its special significance to the DeafBlind community, the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is sharing some tips on building relationships with those you support who are DeafBlind. Why? A strong relationship is essential to effective communication. Read More
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month — Go Purple to Raise Awareness
OCYF Monthly Trauma Team Newsletter
RCPA welcomes members to check out the Office of Children, Youth, and Families’ (OCYF) Trauma Team Newsletter. Please join us in recognizing Child Abuse Awareness Month this April, and stay tuned for articles and stories that highlight the importance and awareness for children’s safety.
If you have any questions, please contact RCPA Children’s Policy Director Jim Sharp.
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