The American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE) is a professional credentialing body established as a not-for-profit organization.  ABVE has approximately 400 members and represents both the private and public sectors of forensic vocational analysis in the broad field of rehabilitation and disability adjudication.  Founded in 1980, ABVE was created to ensure the integrity and uniqueness of the vocational expert and to set and maintain rigorous standards for ethical practice.  ABVE offers three types of certification:  Fellow (ABVE/F), Diplomate (ABVE/D), and International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC).  For the past 25 years, ABVE has published the Journal of Forensic Vocational Analysis (JFVA). The JFVA is published 2 -3 times each year and is the official journal of the American Board of Vocational Experts.  Each issue contains 4 – 5 peer-reviewed research articles that reflect current issues in the field.  ABVE typically has an annual conference in March of each year which provides excellent training, education, and professional mentoring related to forensic rehabilitation. 

https://www.abve.net/

The American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA), established in 1958, is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA) committed to advancing the field of rehabilitation counseling. ARCA focuses on enhancing the quality of services provided to individuals with disabilities by promoting best practices, supporting relevant research, and advocating for the profession. Central to its mission is working in partnership with disabled individuals/individuals with disabilities and disability organizations to support their goals and advocate for greater justice and access in all aspects of life. 

https://arcaweb.org/ 

The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which is recognized by CHEA, accredits over 983 master's and doctoral degree programs in counseling and it's specialties, including Rehabilitation Counseling, that are offered by 473 colleges and universities in the United States and throughout the world. 

cacrep.org 

CANAR is committed to fostering a strong national program of Tribal vocational rehabilitation that empowers Native Americans and Alaska Natives with disabilities and ensures that all are afforded culturally relevant and appropriate services to achieve employment outcomes, economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion, and integration in their communities.

Culturally relevant and appropriate services mean – to provide vocational rehabilitation services to Native Americans and Alaska Native people with disabilities using methods and accessible practices that support and protect the individual’s traditions, customs, religion, and language, and that respects and honors Tribal sovereignty, Native communities, and historical trauma. 

https://canarinc.org 

The Committee on Rehabilitation Accreditation (CoRA) serves the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP, which is recognized by CHEA, is the accrediting body for more than 2200 higher education programs which represent 32 distinct health science professions.  Representative professions include assistive technology, prosthetics and orthotics, art therapy, recreational therapy, and undergraduate rehabilitation education programs.  

https://www.caahep.org/committees-on-accreditation/inclusive-rehabilitation-sciences 

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) leads the rehabilitation counseling profession by setting the national standard with the gold standard national CRC certification and ethical standards. It also provides leadership, education, advocacy, and supports research efforts in the field.  

https://crccertification.com/ 

The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.

www.csavr.org

As a founding member of the VRCC, IARP demonstrates it’s vision to become a leading international rehabilitation professional association. With over 2000 members in all 50 states and with international representation, IARP offers local chapters and sections of interest which include Forensics, Life Care Planning, Social Security Vocational Experts, Case Management and Transition Services. IARP is abundant with resources, networking, education, quarterly journals, leadership opportunities, and a yearly fall conference. 

https://rehabpro.org/ 

The National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) is a professional association of dedicated individuals, whose mission is promoting cultural diversity and disability through advocacy for excellence and equity in rehabilitation research, education, and practice.

NAMRC is a progressive association of dedicated individuals whose goal is to effect change and create opportunities in the field of rehabilitation. NAMRC is committed to support and advocate for the rehabilitation needs and services to culturally diverse persons with disabilities. 

We actively work to create an understanding of the barriers, impact and outcomes of cultural insensitivity; to ensure the provision of equitable and quality rehabilitation services; to provide professional development and enrichment of cultural competence; to promote cultural competence and social justice in educational programs; to advocate, propose and support legislation that addresses the needs of culturally diverse persons with disabilities and their communities.

https://www.namrc.org/ 

National Association of Service Providers in Private Rehabilitation (NASPPR) is a division of the National Rehabilitation Counseling  (NRA). It comprises of professionals in both nonprofit and for profit rehabilitation. NASPPR promotes interaction among members to share information on issues related to their profession and also to share the information with the relevant stakeholders. 

https://nationalrehab.org/page/NASPPR 

The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is the oldest professional member organization in the United States. We are comprised of counselors, educators, researchers, and diverse agents of community integration.  NRA advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities while also promoting high quality, ethical, and collaborative practice across the rehabilitation profession.

https://www.nationalrehab.org/ 

Supports All Levels of Rehabilitation Preparation and Practice

Members represent students, educators, researchers, and practitioners at bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.  

Recognition that Rehabilitation, Disability, and Employment Issues are Global in their Scope and Magnitude

NRCA fosters and encourages greater awareness, focus, and support of issues affecting our global constituents.

A Professional Home that Provides Support and Encouragement of All of its Professional and Student Members

Our focus is on ACTIVISM, INCLUSION, and DIGNITY for all persons who experience disability and marginalization and the professionals that support them.   

https://nationalrehabcounselingassciation.wildapricot.org/

RCEA is the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators division of the National Rehabilitation Association.  Our purpose is to strengthen the Rehabilitation Counseling profession by fostering clinical excellence and effective educational strategies and practice.  This is done via seminars, conferences and special events like cruises. 

https://nationalrehab.org/page/rcea 

VECAP is committed to improving and advancing the fields of vocational evaluation and career assessment services. VECAP is comprised of a membership of professionals who provide vocational evaluation, assessment, and career services and others interested in these services. VECAP members identify, guide, and support the efforts of persons served to develop and realize training, education, and employment plans as they work to attain their career goals.

Membership Benefits: 

Networking with other Vocational Evaluator Professionals from around the US and internationally

Educational webinars, case study clubs, and conferences that specialize in field of vocational evaluation

Access to national papers, reports, assessment tools, feedback from professionals

Updates on current job openings

VECAP Journals and Newsletter

Discounts at National Forums and conferences

Opportunity to run for VECAP board member positions

Reciprocal membership with Canadian Assessment, Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Society (CAVEWAS)

www.vecap.org