EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR), a division of Respect Together, works to create lasting change by mobilizing advocates, service providers, leaders, and communities to support survivors, advance victims’ rights, and prevent sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. In addition to Pennsylvania-specific work, Respect Together operates the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and is a partner in RALIANCE. PCAR partners with a network of rape crisis centers to bring help, hope, and healing around issues of sexual violence to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. PCAR assures that communities have access to quality victim services and prevention education by providing funding, training, materials, and assistance to a network of rape crisis centers that serve all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. PCAR provides resources and training on sexual assault-related issues to professionals across the Commonwealth.
EXPECTATIONS:
PCAR is seeking to partner with a special education organization, individual or team to provide training on best practices for supporting students with disabilities as guest presenters. Many of our partner rape crisis centers utilize different curricula with students in K-12 schools and many have started to use the Sexuality Education for People with Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) by Elevtaus Training.
Prevention staff have experienced difficulties with preparing for program implementation for a group and collecting data for evaluation after implementation. More knowledge is needed on how to best engage with youth living with a disability, such as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The training session, or sessions if needed, will need to be provided virtually over Zoom, which can be organized by the PCAR Prevention Department. The anticipated number of attendees is 60.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are looking for a organization, individual or team who has prior experience with special education and working with students with disabilities, especially individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This project will require collaboration as PCAR will assist with providing information, sharing resources, and coordinating meetings and trainings. The project is asked to be completed by June 26, 2026. The anticipated start date will be April 6, 2026. Proposals SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
- Applicant name and/or agency and contact information.
- Describe relevant expertise and experience related to special education and working with students with disabilities, especially individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- List specific work you have conducted with a similar focus and provide two examples of previous work.
- Describe your proposed process for training development.
- Outline the time frame needed to complete this process and the estimated cost for development.
Respect Together is committed to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness. One of our strategic goals is to become an organization that advances for opportunities for all. Included in this commitment is an interest in supporting and developing partnerships with, minority-owned businesses or businesses that demonstrate measurable outcomes related to their commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
We define inclusivity broadly to encompass the full spectrum of humanity, taking into account demographics such as race/ethnicity; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) status; gender identity; and disabilities, among others.
Justice is promoting impartiality and fairness within the procedures, processes, and distribution of resources by institutions or systems. Addressing justice issues requires an understanding of the underlying or root causes of outcome disparities within our society.
Connectedness is the degree to which individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making processes within an organization or group.
As such, please respond to the following questions:
- Describe your existing programs and procedures designed to encourage and foster inclusivity, justice, and connectedness.
Selection Process:
Respect Together is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Respect Together’s selection process provides equal opportunities and consideration to all qualified proposal applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. Consultants will be considered based on a variety of factors including:
- Demonstration of consultant’s commitment to inclusivity, justice, and connectedness;
- Prior relevant projects or experience with firms of similar size and complexity;
- Knowledge and expertise of individuals that will work the projects;
- A proven track record of providing quality work on time;
- Ability to provide work within the scope on budget; and
- Response of references.
For further reference please see our organizational statement on our commitment to advancing opportunities for all.
SEND TO:
Proposals are to be submitted electronically to the following: Angelica Brodeur and Mallory Michel, prevention@pcar-respecttogether.org. The deadline to submit a proposal is February 27, 2026, at 5 PM EST. A selection decision will be made by March 10, 2026.