SERVICES
People working in the field of rehabilitation who belong to our Society benefit from the following membership services:
• A National Code of Ethics
• Access to a personal health services plan - a group benefit and tax strategy plan
• An endorsed professional liability program which includes retirement coverage
• Personal group insurance plans
• Achievement of the Registered Rehabilitation Professional designation ( RRP )
• Professional development through seminars and workshops
• Approval of continuing education units for the RRP designation
• Ongoing communication from VRA National and VRA Atlantic
• A national magazine Rehab Review which is published quarterly
• An electronic newsletter Rehab News Review which is distributed periodically
• A national conference held annually in various locations across Canada
• Regional conference held annually in Atlantic Canada
• Marketing the Association and the professionals it represents through various means, including the CARP National website at www.vracanada.com and the websites of the provincial/regional societies
• Access to employment opportunities through the national magazine and website
• Access to the International Journal of Disability, Community and Rehabilitation- an electronic peer-reviewed rehabilitation journal at www.ijdcr.ca
• Ongoing publication of articles and advertising in industry-related magazines
• Networking to remain current with changing trends in legislation and certification
• Advocacy for appropriate access to services for persons with disabilities
• Lobbying for members to become recognized as the vital link in the return-to-work/return-to-function process
• Ongoing support through advisory committees and lobbying for the development of relevant educational programs at Canadian colleges and universities
• Development of the Canadian Educational Network on Disability Studies, Community Support and Rehabilitation Services which will provide educators with a forum to work together to develop educational opportunities across Canada
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to anyone working in the field of rehabilitation and to those who are interested in furthering the cause of the Association.
There are 4 categories of membership:
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
Associate members are principally allied health professionals and/or people who are gaining work experience or educational experience to qualify to write the CCRC or CVE examination or apply for the RRP designation. This category also includes members who join the Association to access a wide range of people having similar professional interests, networking and educational opportunities.
The Associate Membership fee is $ 275.00 for 2009; 325.00 for late registration.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Student members are full-time students in a related field of study at a post-secondary college or university. They must provide an official timetable with their membership application form to receive the student fee.
The Student Membership fee is $ 137.50 for 2009; 187.50 for late registration.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Professional members have their Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counsellor ( CRC ), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE) or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP) designation(s).
The Professional Membership fee is $325.00 for 2009; 375.00 for late registration.
RETIRED MEMBERSHIP
The Retired Membeship fee is 137.50 for 2009; 187.50 for late registration.
HOW TO JOIN
Review the information contained in the booklet entitled “Membership Information” which can be found at www.vracanada.com by clicking on the Membership button.
For further information, contact:
Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada Inc
302 - 201 Consumers Road
Toronto, ON, M2J 4G8
Phone: 1-416-494-4700 ext. 201
Toll free: 1-888-876-9992
Fax: 1-416-494-9139
E-mail: info@vracanada.com
Website: www.vracanada.com
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