National Benefits
As the leading advocate for the rights persons with disabilities, NRA membership is a sure way to stay at the forefront of professions in rehabilitation from the latest educational seminars offering CEU’s for many certifications, information-packed publications and specialty professional divisions, to low-cost insurance.
NRA membership will keep you in touch with cutting-edge programs, publications and seminars focusing on ethical and enlightened practice in rehabilitation. Boost support of disability, vocational and rehabilitation policies, and advance your professional growth with instant access to a vast network of publications, educational programs and rehabilitation professionals.
Take advantage of these exclusive member benefits:
Educational training conferences
Join members from across the nation for our annual educational meetings, featuring results-oriented rehabilitation training sessions and the latest rehabilitation technologies.
Free subscriptions and discounts for NRA Publications
NRA full members receive the quarterly Journal of Rehabilitation, an internationally-acclaimed scholarly journal on the cutting-edge of rehabilitation research. Members also receive Contemporary Rehab, the bi-monthly newsletter filled with the latest rehabilitation and membership news. Members also have the opportunity to purchase other NRA publications at reduced rates, such as the Switzer Monographs, a report from our annual seminar on the latest trends in rehabilitation; the Handbook for Rehabilitation Advocacy, designed to help you shape legislative policy and reform; and other special publications produced by NRA chapters, regions and divisions.
Government Affairs advocacy
NRA's annual Governmental Affairs Summit provides you with the necessary tools to access your government representatives both at home and in Washington, DC. You'll discover how to educate Congress and your local elected officials on issues critical to persons with disabilities.
Washington Wire
The Washington Wire provides up-to-the-minute information on pending legislative and regulatory issues before the federal government of interest to members of the National Rehabilitation Association, persons with disabilities, and the disability community in general.
Professional division membership
As a member of the NRA, you also have the opportunity to join professional divisions in areas of special interests. The divisions focus on a broad range of rehabilitation issues, such as career development for persons with disabilities, independent living, and rehabilitation leadership as well as professional associations for rehabilitation counselors, rehabilitation support staff, private sector providers, and more. Divisions may produce specialty publication(s), and many sponsor focused professional development training seminars in their fields.
Regional and state chapter membership
NRA members are automatically members of state and regional chapters. Chapters and Regions They hold conferences and sponsor training seminars around the country to keep you current and provide opportunities for growth in the rehabilitation practice.
Discounted insurance
We've negotiated exclusive NRA members rates for Professional Liability Insurance coverage with nationally-known carriers, all at low-cost group fees. The savings practically pay for your membership alone!
Powerful professional networking
You'll be joining a powerful community of NRA members, people like yourself with a concern for humanity...all of humanity. People who not only believe, but know from daily experience, that having a disability does not mean you are disabled.
Membership certificate
Display your NRA membership with pride and make a strong statement about your commitment to rehabilitation issues.
Put these exclusive member benefits to work for you. Start your NRA membership today!