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Virginia Association of Rehabilitation Professionals is proud to
announce our new web presence at
www.virginiarehab.org. We encourage and
invite you to join VARP. |
VARP endorses the Mission and Goals of
IARP, the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals,
which are to enhance the competency of private rehabilitation
professionals, advance the professional field, improve the
effectiveness of state-level affiliates, and lead in the resolution
of public policy issues that affect private sector rehabilitation.
To pursue this purpose, the chapter will work in concert with IARP
to strive towards the following goals.
 | Enhance the professional competency
and qualifications of members through the development of innovative
continuing education and career development processes.
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| Monitor and influence federal
government, state government and industry policies that affect the
practice of private section rehabilitation.
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| Foster high standards of ethical
conduct throughout the profession and encourage superior standards
of professional performance.
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| Promote the chartering of state
chapters through which members can work towards the resolution of
public policy issues that affect private sector rehabilitation.
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| Enhance recognition of the private
sector as an efficient, effective source of rehabilitation services.
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| Encourage interaction and
understanding of issues and trends affecting the profession and the
competency of all members.
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| Promote rehabilitation research:
collect, interprets and effectively disseminate information on
changing social, economic, governmental, and technological
conditions affecting the profession.
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| Maintain an organizational structure
that addresses the expectations of members and reflects the highest
levels of volunteer and professional staff competency.
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| Maintain cooperative relationships
and activities with allied organizations in pursuit of IARP’s
mission. |
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