You + the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) & the North Carolina Rehabilitation Association (NCRA) = A Win

1. You + the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) & the North Carolina Rehabilitation Association (NCRA) = A Winning Combination!

2. NRA History – From its beginning in 1925, the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) has been: •  A grass roots supporter of major landmark legislation on behalf of individuals with disabilities, guaranteeing vocational opportunities, impacting attitudes and environment, and rehabilitation research.  A primary force behind many major legislative initiatives in rehabilitation programs and services for individuals with disabilities.  A key proponent in advancing the rehabilitation professions, including support of Senate Resolution 120 which designated March 22, 2007 as National Rehabilitation Counselor Appreciation Day.

3. NRA’s Vision and Mission VISION NRA seeks to eliminate barriers to the employment and/or productivity of individuals with disabilities. MISSION NRA is a member organization that promotes ethical and state of the art practice in rehabilitation with the goal of the personal and economic independence of persons with disabilities.

4. NRA Core Values We value all people We are passionate in our belief in the economic and personal independence of persons with disabilities. We are committed to advancing the profession of rehabilitation as one with ethical and enlightened practice. Our strength lies in the diversity of our members and their work in the full range of rehabilitation fields the association represents. We take extraordinary pride in what persons with disabilities accomplish every day. Our relationships with each other and the persons we serve are based on trust, transparency, and integrity. We believe in the importance of lifelong learning for professional and personal enrichment.

5. Legislative Advocacy Professional Development Networking Opportunities (Local, State, Regional and National) Leadership Training Professional Liability Insurance Health Insurance Award Winning Publications Support of Your Profession Why is NRA Membership Important to YOU?

6. Education and Professional Development Annual Governmental Affairs Summit National Training Conference Leadership Training Teleconferences Division Training Conferences

7. NRA Promotes Advocacy NRA’s Annual Governmental Affairs Summit Provides members with the necessary tools to access their Senators and Representatives, both at home and on Capital Hill The Washington Wire, NRA’s legislative publication Provides relevant and current legislative information Is delivered directly to NRA members’ email Can be accessed on the NRA website

8. Lead-On Award E. B. Whitten Award NRA Organization Award Yvonne Johnson Leadership Award Max T. Prince Meritorious Service Award W. F. Faulkes Award Belle Greve Award Excellence in Media Award Sylvia Walker Multicultural Award Graduate Literacy Award NRA Chapter of the Year Award NRA Awards

9. NRA Membership Categories: $132 Professional $650 Organizational (One member and four colleagues) $42 Student NRA Donor Support Categories: ( Can not join Divisions, vote, or hold an office, but can attend conferences at member rate) $75 Individual Donor $1,500 Institutional Donor Payment Methods Dues may be easily paid by automatic bank draft, check, money order, or credit card. For your convenience, dues may be paid in full, or in installments. NRA Annual Membership Dues

10. NRA Divisions: Something for Everyone's Interests! NRA members are afforded opportunities to join professional divisions in areas of professional or special interests. Divisions sponsor professional development seminars reflecting informationand knowledge in their specialty areas.

11. NRA Divisions/Annual Dues Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association (VEWAA) Professional & Associate - $35, Student - $5 An association of professionals, educators, and students in the practice of assessment , training, and technology, promoting the successful attainment of the career goals of persons with disabilities. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association (RCEA) Professional & Member - $45, Student - $20 A professional association of rehabilitation counselors and counselor educators, counselor supervisors, researchers in rehabilitation counseling, and students in rehabilitation programs. Job Placement and Development Association (NRAJPD) Professional - $30, Student - $8 A professional association of persons providing career development and placement, and others who support the employment of persons with disabilities.

12. National Association for Independent Living (NAIL) Member - $25, Student - $10 An association of professionals, working together with consumers, for the empowerment of persons with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life and promote the rights of citizens with disabilities. National Association of Rehabilitation Support Staff (NARSS) Professional - $20 An association of persons employed as rehabilitation assistants, aides, or technicians and other rehabilitation team members who support the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. National Association of Service Providers in Private Rehabilitation (NASPPR) Professional & Affiliate - $30, Student - $5 An association of persons employed in rehabilitation positions in the private sector (profit and/or non-profit). NRA Divisions/Annual Dues

13. National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) Member - $20, Consumer & Student - $10 An association of persons committed to support and actively champion concerns that affect the rehabilitation needs and services to multicultural persons with disabilities. National Association of Disability Benefit Specialists (NADBS) Professional - $30, Student - $15 An association of benefits counselors/specialists and individuals committed to the personal and economic independence of persons with disabilities. National Association of Rehabilitation Leadership (NARL) Professional - $30, Student - $15 A professional association of rehabilitation leaders and administrators and persons with an interest in developing leadership skills for administration, supervision, or education in the rehabilitation industry. NRA Divisions/Annual Dues

14. NRA Structure NRA membership affords automatic membership at no additional cost in your region, state and local chapters. With a goal of effecting membership participation in Association affairs, NRA’s membership is spread over 7 regions nationwide: Great Lakes, Great Plains, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Pacific, Southeast, and Southwest

15. NRA Membership by Region

16. Our State Chapter North Carolina Rehabilitation Association (NCRA)

17. North Carolina Rehabilitation Association History – From its beginning in 1956, NCRA has:  Sponsored an annual training conference to focus on training and consumer needs. During the conference, special awards and recognition, which include NCRA Meritorious Service, NCRA Outstanding Achievement Award, Employer of the Year of Persons with Disabilities, T. L. McClellan Scholarship, Personal Achievement and the Professional Achievement Awards are presented.  Since 1980 , NCRA has been represented in the NRA Governmental Affairs Seminar in Washington, D.C.  On May 3, 1985, NCRA sponsored the first North Carolina Disability Awareness Day in front of the North Carolina Legislative Building to promote the independence of persons with disabilities.  In May of 1996 the first NCRA Legislative Breakfast was held for state legislators.  In 1997 the Odell Tyndall Legislative Meritorious Service Award was created.

18. NCRA Highlights: • A proud part of the Southeast Region of NRA • Our 2009 President is Patsy Tilley • One(1) active Division – the North Carolina Vocational Evaluators & Work Adjustment Association (NCVEWAA) - 2009 President is Betty Beachum • Comprised of three (3) very active regional local chapters: Chapter I, III, & IV

19. NCRA – Chapter 1 • Western segment of the state– Comprised of the following counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk, Rowan, Rutherfordton, Stanly, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, & Yancey • 2009 Chair – Joy Tribble Membership Chair – Joy Tribble

20. NCRA - Chapter III • Central portion of the state –Encompasses the following counties: Alamance, Anson, Bladen, Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Franklin, Granville, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Orange, Person, Randolph, Richmond, Robeson, Rockingham, Sampson, Scotland, Stokes, Surry, Vance, Wake, Warren, & Yadkin • 2009 Chair – Janet Davis Membership Chair – Annette Ruth

21. NCRA - Chapter IV • Chapter IV – Eastern part of the state – Consists of the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, New Hanover, Northhampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington, Wayne, & Wilson • Host chapter for the 2007 NCRA Annual Training Conference at the Sheraton New Bern Hotel & Marina October 31 – November 2 • 2009 Chair – Glovette Shannon Membership Chair - Ruby Reid-Meeks

22. Frequently Asked Questions Q: I recently joined NRA, how soon will I receive my Member ID Card? A: NRA sends membership cards within four weeks of receipt of the membership application. Q: Can I join a division if I am already a member? A: Yes, the division dues will be prorated. Please call NRA member services Toll Free at 1-888-258-4295 if you wish to add a division membership to your existing NRA membership.

23. Frequently Asked Questions Q: I live in one state and work in another. Can I change my chapter to the state I am employed? A: Yes, please contact the National Office Toll Free at 1-888-258-4295 with your request. Q: I am a student, can I apply online for membership? A: No, your professor has to sign your membership application and indicate your anticipated graduation date. Q: What is the web site for NRA? A: www.nationalrehab.org

24. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who can I contact with additional questions about membership in NCRA? A: Shawn Poe is the 2009 NCRA Membership Chair. Contact her by email at Shawn.Poe@ncmail.net or contact the local Chapter Chairs in your area Chapter I – Joy.Tribble@ncmail.net Chapter III –Janet.Davis@ncmail.net Chapter IV – Glovette.Shannon@ncmail.netQ: What is the web site for NCRA? A. www.ncrehab.org

25. If you are already a member, thank you for your support!If you are not a member, please consider joining! You + NRA & NCRA = A Winning Combination