Judges Laurie Edwards, Mark Schneider and
Susan Pettit of the Champaign
DRS Office choose the winners of the 2008
IRA Conference Art Contest.
The Illinois Rehabilitation Association is a voluntary division of the National Rehabilitation Association. Professionals in the rehabilitation field, as well as other fields, people with disabilities, students and other interested citizens make up IRA's membership.
IRA is dedicated to promoting programs that help people with disabilities, while educating the public on the importance of such programs. IRA also provides professional development and support for individuals with disabilities.
Anyone from any field or background who shares and understands these interests is welcome to become a member. Click here to become a member.
2008 National Rehabilitation Association Issue Statements (pdf)
Upcoming Events
The Illinois Job Placement is pleased to announce a training
opportunity for anyone interested in the job placement of individuals
with disabilities. This one day conference will be held on July 17,
2009, 10am-3:30 pm at the James R. Thompson Center, 9th floor room 031,
in Chicago. Cost is $50.00 Featured speakers include Dr. Jon Larson of
the Illinois Institute of Technology speaking on the topic of "User
friendly motivational interviewing and evidence-based supported
employment tools for practioners" and Joe Chiappetta and Selima Ani of
Chicagoland Provider Leadership Network speaking on "Disability
Works-Internet job search and making the personal contact. CRCs will be
available. For further information, please contact Susan Taylor, ILJPD
President at 217-785-7762 or susan.taylor@illinois.gov
Top 10 Reasons to Join the Illinois Rehabilitation Association
- Affordable, multiple and varied opportunites to earn continuing education credits.
- Networking with other professionals toward "best practices" in the profession and opportunities for membership in professional and special interest divisions.
- Access to resources on a local, regional and national level with current rehabilitation information. Regular e-mail notifications, announcements and local newsletter.
- Leadership development and skill building including committees, conferences, leadership roles in local, state and national levels, and mentor programs.
- Participation in community servie activities that build good will toward the rehabilitation professions as a whole.
- A Governmental Affairs Program that provides current and accurate advocacy and legislative updates relating to rehabilitation.
- The Journal of Rehabilitation, an internationally acclaimed scholarly journal providing cutting edge rehabilitation research.
- The Contemporary Rehab-The National Rehabilitation Associations bi-monthly newsletter, filled with timely rehabilitation information and important division and general membership news.
- Professional liability and health insurance.
- The perception by public and private employers, non-profit organizatios, insurers and the general public of IRA membership as a mark of excellence.
Click here to become a member.
