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Call for Presentations

IARP is accepting applications for conference presentations at its 2014 Annual Conference, November 6 - 8, 2014, at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside Hotel in San Diego, California.

Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, March 18, 2014

One of the principal goals of IARP is to provide its members and the rehabilitation community with educational opportunities and information on a variety of relevant issues.

What We Are Looking For
We expect more than 350 individuals to attend the 2014 Annual Conference. Attendees rely on the conference to discover best practices, learn about industry developments from recognized leaders and to network with their peers and service providers.

Presentation Format
We are seeking presenters for pre-conference workshops and concurrent breakout sessions that participants select based upon their individual interests.

Timeline
Deadline to submit proposals: Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Speaker notification: Monday, May 5, 2014

Click here for more information, or click button below to submit a proposal.

IARP 2014 Board of Directors Election - Call for Nominations

IARP is seeking dedicated individuals to serve on the IARP International Board of Directors and other positions in special interest sections for terms commencing June 1, 2014.  Open positions are listed below.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday March 21, 2014. Individuals may nominate themselves.

Click here for complete election details and to submit your nomination materials

Open International Board of Directors positions include:

• IARP President Elect (1 year term - involves a 4 year commitment)
• Secretary (2 year term)
• Education (2 year term)
• Forensic Representative to the Board (2 year term)
• SSVE Representative to the Board (2 year term)

Open Standards Compliance Review Board (SCRB) positions include:

• Educator (2 year term)
• Social Security Vocational Expert (2 year term)
• Life Care Planner (2 year term)

Open Forensic Section positions include:

• Co-Chair (3 year term - involves a 3 year commitment)
• Chair Elect (2 year term)
• Forensic Representative to the Board (2 year term)

Open Life Care Planning - IALCP Section positions include: 

• Chair Elect (1 year term - involves a 3 year commitment)
• Member at Large (2 year term)

Open Rehabilitation and Disability Case Management Section positions include: 

• Chair (2 year term)
• Member at Large (2 year term)
• Member at Large (2 year term)
• Member at Large (2 year term)

Open SSVE Section positions include

• SSVE Representative to the Board (2 year term) 

The Council of Presidents will elect a representative to the IARP Board of Directors in a separate election.

To submit an individual (members may nominate themselves) for consideration, go here to download the nomination materials, which will include (1) a letter of nomination, (2) 300 word bio, (3) CV, and (4) two letters of support.

Click here for complete election details and to submit your nomination materials

Thank you for your interest in serving!

IARP Courts Rehab Educators at NCRE Conference

Tony Morin, who represents the Rehabilitation & Disability Case Management section on the IARP Board of Directors, leads a group of IARP board members participating in the National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Spring Conference in Manhattan Beach, Calif. March 12 – 15. Tony also has responsibility for IARP student member affairs.  At NCRE he will offer insight based upon a survey of IARP student members conducted in mid-2013. One highlight of the survey shows the vast majority (71%) indicated they would prefer to work in the private sector (insurance, workers compensation, self-employed, etc.) He will present alternative methods that students can utilize and that educators can encourage that would allow students to gain additional insights into the world of private vocational rehabilitation.

As Morin says, “As a result of the promotion of benefits of IARP student membership by many of the members of an NCRE and program directors of CORE accredited programs our association’s student base has grown to almost 500 members. We are anxious that NCRE members and their guests know we are committed to working with academic leaders to ensure that students, who are the future of IARP, are aware of the fact that private vocational rehabilitation is a vibrant and critical aspect of the total rehabilitation field.”

A full copy of Morin’s abstract for the NCRE presentation is available here.

President Lynne Tracy and board member Rick Robinson, who represents the IARP Forensic Section, will actively participate in the Manhattan Beach conference.

In addition to the physical presence of key IARP representatives, IARP is also running an advertisement promoting what it offers students on the back cover of the NCRE conference program.

Click here to see a larger, easier to read version of this advertisement.

CRCC Submits Comments to 2016 CACREP Standards

According to a recent news brief, the CRCC has provided comments on Draft #2 of the 2016 CACREP Standards.  Click here for complete details.

RDCM Section Looks to Add Student Member to Board

The Rehabilitation and Disability Case Management Section is home to many student members and the Section Board of Directors wants to add two student members to their roster. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who want to shape the growth of the section, build a resume and network with leaders and innovators in the profession.

You can apply for the Student Representative position here.

Students Needed to Volunteer for the 2014-2015 Revision of the IARP Code of Ethics, Standards of Practice, and Competencies

by Mary Barros-Bailey, PhD, CRC, CLCP, NCC, CDMS, ABVE/D

What and Why?

IARP introduced its first code of ethics (COE) in 1981.  This living document provides ethical guidelines to supplement and complement those codes from credentialing and professional bodies from which IARP’s members originate.

Because a code of ethics is a dynamic document, its periodic review, revision, and update to reflect contemporary needs of IARP members is important.  In January 2014, the IARP Board of Directors accepted a proposal to develop an ad hoc Code of Ethics Revision Task Force to undertake review of the current code and provide recommendations as to potential revisions. The input of student members of IARP is needed in this process.

Who?

If you are a Student Member of IARP and you would like to participate, please use the Volunteer Sign Up form on IARP Connect.  Starting in Phase II, anticipated participation in the Revision Task Force will be about one to two hours per week through Phase III.  Phases IV and V will likely be 1-2 hours per month. This is a great opportunity to build your resume and interact with professionals from across the country.

The Task Force contains members with little or lots of experience in professional ethics, who represent different areas of the country, and are as diverse demographically, in professional discipline, and geographically as possible given IARP's membership. Students represent the future of the profession and the association and the input of a student in the revision process is strongly desired. You can be that representative!

Your time and involvement is welcomed and appreciated!

Featured Posting on IARP Job Bank 

Vocational Rehab Consultant

South Portland, Maine

Aetna is seeking a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant preferably located in proximity to either South Portland, ME, Planation, FL, or Portland, OR office. Other candidates with required experience will be considered. 

Click here to read more about this Featured Job Opportunity.

Click here to see all the current Job Opportunities on the IARP Job Bank.

IARP Members Receive Discounts on CEUs from AAACEUs.com

10% Discount on All Classes for IARP Members

Nearly 600 pre-approved CEUs for CRC, CDMS, CCM, CLCP, CRRN, ABVE and more available online.

Use your IARP custom link: http://www.aaaceus.com/iarp to receive your 10% discount  (good on all classes except Unlimited Subscription programs). If you need help registering on your affiliate just call 1-866-850-5999.


COURSES OF THE MONTH
Pre-approved for CRC, CDMS, CLCP, ABVE & more

Prices listed below do not reflect your 10% discount

ALL CLASSES APPROVED FOR CRC, CDMS, CCM, AND CLCP

NL0608: Aging and Spinal Cord Injury
12 contact hours                  
Course and Test Price:  $84.00

HM2029: Crucial Conversations – Tools for Talking When Stakes are High 2nd Ed
16 contact hours      
Test and Textbook Price:  $129.95 / Test only:  $112.00
    
NL0311B: Blast Injuries and Polytrauma – Part B:  Family and Community Issues
10 contact hours
Course and Test Price: $70.00

        
CRC/CDMS ETHICS: (more ethics classes available online)

CC2014: 2014 URAC Cultural Competency
(2 contact hours)
Pre-approved for 2 hours of CRC/CDMS Ethics Credit
Course and Test Price: $14.00

NL0906R: Conflict of Interest – Its Pervasive Impact on Ethical Decision-Making
(8 contact hours)
Pre-approved for 8 hours of CRC/CDMS Ethics Credit
Course and Test Price: $56.00

HM3000C: The CRCC Desk Reference on Professional Ethics
(8 contact hours)
Pre-approved for 8 hours CRC/CDMS Ethics
Test and Textbook: $105.99    
Test only:  $56.00

Free IARP Webinar Replay

To celebrate the launch of the new Rehabilitation and Disability Case Management Section, IARP is offering a free webinar.  Webinar is entitled: Tools of the Trade: Using Testing Statistics to Select and Interpret Tests

Click here to learn more about this webinar and how to register for free.