The Virginia Rehabilitation Association (VRA) is a chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA, www.nationalrehab.org), a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all persons with disabilities. NRA is the oldest, largest, and strongest advocacy organization for all persons with disabilities in the USA.
Chartered in 1959, VRA continues 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 accepting notices for the next edition of NewsNotes until Friday, July 10th. Submissions must be sent to Steve Sommer by the Friday July 10th. If you have any questions, call Steve at 804-662-7159.
Important Articles:
Jane Oates Confirmed by the Senate for Assistant Secretary of ETA
Call for Papers for Program Proposals and Call for Nominations for the RSA Commissioner's Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Education and Training
Collaborations Conference 2009
WWRC Hosting The 37th Annual Mid Atlantic Wheelchair Games
Worksupport.com e-Newsletter, May 2009
VBPD Voices and Visions
VBPD Voices and Visions (accessible text file)- posted 05/14/09
VRA Announces YARD Sales - revised 05/14/09
The National Rehabilitation Association Announces New Membership/Marketing Coordinator - posted 04/28/09
WWRC Smart Home is the first of its kind in Virginia - 04/26/09
VOCAL CO-OP News - 04/26/09
Ms. Wheelchair Virginia 2009 - 04/25/09
Worksupport Newsletter, Apr 2009 - 04/25/09
Volunteers Needed for Focus Groups to Help Develop New Needs Assessment Tool for VirginiaNavigator - 03/24/09
NRA Minute, March 2009 - 03/24/09
National Council on Disability Says More Needs to be Done for Service Members and Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury - 03/7/09
Family Support Center on Disabilities’ Knowledge & Involvement Network (KIN) - 03/7/09
WWRC Foundation Board Holds Strategic Session - 03/7/09
Biggest and Best Disabilities Expo Back in Baltimore - 01/29/09
President Releases Disability Agenda - 01/29/09
NewsClips re: Peer Support - 01/23/09
WWRC provides accessibility for the disabled - 1/8/09
TracFone Wireless Offers Free Servic
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