The Virginia Rehabilitation Association is an organization for individuals actively working to ensure the highest quality of life for all Virginians with disabilities by providing education, advocacy, resources and opportunities for personal growth.

Our History

The VRA, a Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA), was organized on January 30, 1959. The NRA is a private, non-profit association comprised of members who are professional persons in various areas of rehabilitation work as well as consumers, volunteers, educators, students and interested citizens.

By 1964, the total membership of VRA was slightly more than 600 persons. Approximately 60% were professional members representing physicians, rehabilitation counselors, vocational evaluators, therapists, social workers, nurses, administrators, and placement specialists. The remaining members included persons interested in the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The association was incorporated August 12, 1968.

Historical roster of past VRA Presidents.
Historical roster of past R.N. Anderson Award recipients.
Historical roster of past Roy M. Hoover Award recipients.
Historical roster of past Norman C. Hammond Business Award recipients.
Historical roster of past A. Ray Dawson Humanitarian Award recipients.
Historical roster of past Don T. Johnston Award recipients.
Historical Roster of Corbett Reedy Award for Excellence recipients.
Historical Roster of Distinguished Achievement Award
Historical Roster of Franz Stillfried Barrier Free Achievers Honor Roll

Our Mission

To promote issues that enable persons with disabilities to participate in the mainstream of society, to provide opportunities for professional development for persons in the field of rehabilitation and independent living. VRA is involved in the following activities: Legislative Advocacy, Removal of Architectural Barriers, Professional Development, The VRA Foundation, Inc.