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IARP’S MISSION

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IARP’S MISSION

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  1. International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals IARP’S MISSION

  2. IARP Formerly known as NARPPS, or National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector, IARP was formed in 1975 by rehabilitation professionals whose purpose was to provide support and educational programs to providers of rehabilitation services. IARP unites rehabilitation professionals across North America and beyond to promote the availability of effective, multidisciplinary services for persons with disabilities. “Outstanding networking opportunities and educational tune-ups continue to this day”

  3. IARP • Uniting Rehabilitation Professionals in their Quest for Education, Professional Growth and Opportunities • IARP is dedicated to: promoting effective multidisciplinary rehabilitation, disability management, and return-to-work services on behalf of persons with disabilities and the economically disadvantaged; enhancing the competency of service providers; supporting innovation in related business development and management; and becoming the pre-eminent source for shaping public policy that affects rehabilitation.

  4. IARP STRIVES TOWARD THE FOLLOWING GOALS • Maintain an organizational structure that addresses member issues and expectations while reflecting and promoting the highest level of volunteer and staff competency • Promote high standards of training and practice through the development of innovative continuing education and career enhancement opportunities • Foster high standards of ethical conduct throughout the profession and encourage high standards for professional performance • Monitor and influence federal/state/regional government and industry policies that affect the rehabilitation profession

  5. IARP STRIVES TOWARD THE FOLLOWING GOALS • Promote the chartering of chapters through which members can work as an effective group to further the goals of IARP specific to their region and/or geographic area • Encourage member networking with the goal of understanding issues and trends affecting the profession and competency of all members • Promote rehabilitation research by collecting, interpreting, and disseminating information on effective rehabilitation practices, and by consideration of changing social, economic, governmental, and technological conditions that affect providers of rehabilitation services and consumers • Maintain cooperative relationships and activities with other organizations in pursuit of the Association’s mission

  6. WHAT IS IARP? • IARP SERVES A DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP • IARP SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL GROWTH • IARP FOSTERS REHABILITATION RESEARCH • IARP STRIVES TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY

  7. IARP’S STRUCTURE • IARP INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS • SPECIAL INTEREST SECTIONS: FORENSIC, CASE MANAGEMENT, DISABILITY MANAGEMENT, INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF LIFE CARE PLANNING • STATE AND INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS WITH COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS REPRESENTATION • PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF IARP HEADQUARTERS BY THE CENTER FOR ASSOCIATION GROWTH (TCAG).

  8. IARP CURRENT STRUCTURE IARP HEADQUARTERS Executive Director Event Planner Account Manager Membership Services Membership Support Accounting

  9. FORENSIC SECTION Consists of practitioners who primarily perform litigation support services associated with personal injury/civil litigation, employment law, worker’s compensation, family law, Social Security disability determinations, etc… Practitioners perform vocational evaluations to assess earning potential and loss of earning capacity, and/or prepare life care plans to evaluate the ongoing medical and rehabilitation needs of persons sustaining catastrophic injuries or where such needs exist due to the presence of a disability.

  10. DISABILITY MANAGEMENT SECTION The Disability Management Section was initiated to assist individuals with responsibilities to develop return to work programs, design medical care contingency systems, develop statistical tracking programs and all things related to the development, implementation, oversight and marketing of DM Programs, and to address issues pertinent to the work of rehabilitation counselors in a job placement setting. Membership in this section affords access to individuals with immediate or ongoing knowledge to assist in improving our professionalism.

  11. CASE MANAGEMENT SECTION Focus on providing medical case management to specific populations who need coordination of their care. Many case managers work with insurance carriers and employers’ workers compensation cases. Other groups who benefit from case management services are the elderly and those with catastrophic injuries such as head trauma, spinal cord injuries, burns, and amputations or any other person with a disability who requires assistance in coordinating their care needs.

  12. INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF LIFE CARE PLANNERS SECTION Life Care Planning is an advanced practice which is collaborative in nature and includes the patient, family, care providers and all parties concerned in coordinating, accessing, evaluating and monitoring necessary services. The IALCP Section believes professionals who develop life care plans must have a foundation of knowledge and practice, have an appropriate experience base, conduct an active practice which demonstrates application of the appropriate professional processes, perform specific methodologies demonstrating advanced practice, participate in professional organizations, and participate in community and national organizations.

  13. PROGRAMS OFFERED BY IARP • ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE • ANNUAL FORENSIC CONFERENCE • QUARTERLY PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION OFIARP JOURNAL, IN THE REHABPRO • IALCP Section Journal of Life Care Planning • STATE CHAPTER-SPONSORED MEETINGS • LISTSERV FOR EACH SECTION • LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT • PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE • PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

  14. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL CONFERENCE “IARP has provided me with wonderful networking opportunities and excellent educational forums. The Annual Conference continuously offers relevant topics and top notch presenters. I always leave this conference with the feeling that I have gained additional knowledge in my field.”

  15. CHAPTERS“I started as a Vocational Evaluator 32 years ago and now I manage disability for thousands of working Americans. IARP’s state chapter seminars and national conferences, has helped me grow as a professional and maintain my certifications and licenses. The contacts I have made through IARP has provided me with not only the resources to provide outstanding service to my clients, but at times, the resources I needed to move my career to the next level.” BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  16. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP REHABPRO “As a professor of Rehabilitation Counseling, I rely on IARP to keep me current and up to date on issues and trends in private sector practice. RehabPro is always a ‘must read’!”

  17. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING“I feel that your seminars are second to none, and the RehabPro is the most useful professional magazine that I have read in my 25 years as a nurse case manager!” BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

  18. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP SECTION LISTSERVS “Now that I have made professional and personal friends through the IARP-Forensic Listserv, I attend the national or forensic conference every year to meet them in person! From my friends , I have received sample reports, research articles, billing and collection ideas, software recommendations, visits, conference roommates for shared expenses, encouragement to pursue a LCP certification. My practice has grown and diversified with the help of all my wonderful, generous, smart and too fun IARP friends.”

  19. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT “IARP has helped me to stay ahead of the curve with regard to the legislative changes that impact our profession. By staying informed and on top of the changes, I am able to make responsive changes to my business in ways that minimize negative legislative changes, and find business assets in other changes.”

  20. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP NETWORKING “My involvement in IARP has allowed me to develop business relationships (and friendships) throughout the USA which has been very helpful to our organization and to our customers and clients. I can always find coverage for a referral even in states where we do not normally provide services. The friendships have been rewarding at both a personal and business level.”

  21. IARP MILESTONES • Founders of IARP/NARPPS defeat 1975 legislation that would have created a government monopoly for the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services by the California Department of Rehabilitation. • IARP/NARPPS incorporates in 1981 as a US National 501(c)6 nonprofit corporation • IARP/NARPPS professional peer review process based on formal standards and ethics criteria is endorsed at the first annual NARPPS conference • Association To Association (ATA) Network evolves from alliances among professional rehabilitation organizations. • IARP/NARPPS engages in a four year legislative effort to remove the monopoly enjoyed by public state vocational rehabilitation agencies in the provision of services to Social Security Disability beneficiaries. • NARPPS changes its name in 2000 to the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). The new name positions IARP to become the pre-eminent interdisciplinary organization representing rehabilitation professionals worldwide.

  22. WHY SHOULD I JOIN?WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? “I would recommend IARP membership for those entering the field as well as long term veterans to keep informed and up to date as well as to see emerging trends in our industry.” “The professional benefits of being a member are numerous. For a successful career you can’t afford not to join!”

  23. HOW TO JOIN IARP Go online to www.RehabPro.org Or Call IARP Headquarters @ 847-657-6964

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