IRA Divisions
IRA's divisions are groups meant to promote special interests on rehabilitation. These interests are addressed through journals, newsletters and training seminars. It costs only $20-$50 for IRA members to join a division.
IRCA (Illinois Rehabilitation Counseling Association)
IRCA is a division that accomodates the professional interests and needs of all rehabilitation counselors.
James Emmett, Acting President | jemmett@illinoisrehab.org
JPD (Job Placement and Development)
JPD enhances the skills of job placement professionals so that they can more effectively help to employ people with disabilities. The division also provides training for job placement professionals and coaches.
Gary Rainaldi, President | 708 687 6475 | Gary.Rainaldi@illinois.gov
Susan Taylor, President-Elect | 217 785 7762 | Susan.Taylor@illinois.gov
Dave Reed, Treasurer | 309 662 1347 | David.Reed@illinois.gov
Stephanie Haverstock, Board Member | 815 722 4384 | shaverstock@trinity-services.org
David Clarida, Board Member | 815 964 0333 | David.Clarida@illinois.gov
Ingrid Halvorsen, Board Member | 217 785 9304 | Ingrid.Halvorsen@illinois.gov
IASPPR (Illinois Association of Service Providers in Private Rehabilitation)
IASPPR strives to make the rehabiliation process better from the medical stage to the job placement stage. Professionals from all backgrounds work together in IASPPR to enhance the services that people with disabilities receive.
Allen Searle, President | asearle@illinoisrehab.org