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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. The Board at work in 2007, Photo Gallery
Attention ALL Members
The final version of the updated VRA ByLaws and Constitution is posted for your review and will be discussed and voted upon at the Annual Membership meeting, held at the Collaborations Conference, in September. Please take time to read both documents: VRA Constitution |
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Our HistoryThe 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. 
Our MissionTo 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. | |