Welcome to the National Rehabilitation Association's Website!
As the Nation's most established and respected membership association for rehabilitation professionals, we welcome you to the Website of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA). NRA members work to eliminate barriers and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities. We provide our members opportunities for advocacy and increased awareness of issues through professional development and access to current research topics. Together, we work towards a society where there are no barriers, environmental or attitudinal, to full employment and participation in life. We invite you to join our growing community of thousands by becoming a member today or download a pamphlet to share with your colleagues!
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JOIN US IN CHICAGO
"NRA: BREEZING THROUGH THE WINDY CITY"
The National Rehabilitation Association
2012 Annual Training Conference
When: August 24-26, 2012; Pre-conference sessions on August 23rd
Where: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2233
S. Martin Luther King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Join now for conference discounts. The NRA Conference Planning Committee is working hard to make this years event a success. For specific information about the conference including hotel reservations, exhibitor information and more, please visit the conference website.
Click here to download a special "Save the Date" flyer to share with your friends and colleagues.
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NJRA, NERA and NJ-DVRS SPRING TRAINING MEETING
The New Jersey Rehabilitation Association in collaboration with the North East Rehabilitation Association and the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is pleased to announce a Spring Training Meeting which will be held on: Friday, June 1, 2012 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
1776 Raritan Road
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
Download the information and application packet for more details.
Packet (WORD)
Packet (PDF)
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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM EVALUATION COURSE SERIES
The Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN) Division of the National Rehabilitation Association and WorkLife Resources would like to announce five new Continuing Education web-based courses available to all National Rehabilitation Association members -- at a 10% discount! Not only will NRA members receive the discount but RPEN will receive $15 for each course taken by an NRA member that signs up for one of the courses in the Program Evaluation Series. Three of the four program evaluation courses are approved for CRC credit hours. There is currently one course in the Placement and Employment Course Series. NRA will receive $5 for each course taken by an NRA member. This course is also approved for CRC credit hours.
Course Series (WORD)
Course Series (PDF)
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SWNRA/ARA CALL FOR PROPOSALS
“BACK TO THE FUTURE”
The Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association (SWNRA)/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association (ARA) invites your participation in the 2012 Annual Training Conference, which will be held May 23-25, 2012 at the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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NRA STRATEGIC PLANNING
The NRA Board of Directors conducted a strategic planning session at their summer 2010 meeting. Board members participated in a lively and productive discussion to establish a vision for the organization and an action plan to accomplish it. Several themes emerged from the ideas that were generated. These groupings were formed into four committees including: a) National Agenda, b) Membership, c) Resource Development, and d) Leadership. A chairperson, board members, and a staff person were assigned to each committee. A goal, objectives, and activities were identified to be completed by each committee and have undergone minor revisions since their development. A comprehensive and updated strategic plan that highlights these events has been linked here for your review. Each committee chair provides an updated report at the monthly Board meetings. These updates have been added to the report as of the current date listed which is August, 2011. Each month this report will be updated and posted on the website to keep you abreast of all activities and developments. The highlighting will be removed from the previous month’s activities and added to the most recent month’s activities to make the updates easier to read. Everyone is encouraged to volunteer or provide assistance on any activity that you have an interest, resources, or expertise. Please contact Wendy Parent-Johnson at wparent@ku.edu or (785) 864-1062 if you have any questions or information. Thank you.
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