VRA Canada values the Voices it represents. As a member you have access to exclusive benefits to save you money, but more importantly you have access to internationally recognized training and are supported through in-person and online networking and learning opportunities that are free or low-cost.
Members of VRA Canada have access not only to supporting programs and services, but to a network of more than 1,000 of Canada’s leading vocational rehabilitation professionals. As Canada’s oldest and longest-serving professional association in the field of vocational rehabilitation, VRA Canada provides the institutional knowledge, expertise, and support to help members excel in their profession.
Networking opportunities – in-person and online events and at the annual conference
Online learning – both formal webinars (CEUs) and informal chats
MentorConnect – mentorship program
Member discounts on the most current training with the VRA Online Learning Academy (OLA)
Exceptional preparation material for exams leading to such designations as the CVRP and the RTWDM – the study guide for CVRP will be available in French later in Spring 2021
Free access to webinars from Work Wellness Institute (WWi)
Regular e-bulletins highlighting news you need to know and a Job Board
Preferred member-rate professional liability insurance, as well as discounted home, auto and travel insurance through ProLink
Perkopolis -- an affinity program, with hundreds of perks in the categories of Shop, Tickets, and Travel
Volunteer to join a committee, or take part in an ad hoc group or join your society board
Volunteer to join a committee, or take part in an ad hoc group or join your society board
Available when you join or renew between January 1, 2021 and February 28, 2023
* Professional Members are those holding the designations of Fellow, RRP, RVP, RCSS, MCVRP, CVRP, CVRP(I), CVRP(P), CVRP(F), CVRP(D), CCRC, CRC, CVE, CCVE, CCVE(P), CCVE(F), CCVE(D), or another designation as approved by the Board.
** Associate Members are those members gaining work or educational experience to qualify as a Professional Member, or those joining to access networking or education opportunities.
VRA Canada is constantly working on new initiatives to help support members and promote the practice of vocational rehabilitation across Canada. Over the past year, VRA Canada has spearheaded these initiatives:
Significantly expanded the Association’s educational programming, particularly through the new Online Learning Academy
Developed a Communications Strategy to increase communication both with members and external stakeholders
Conducted outreach to key stakeholders in several provinces
Developed government relations strategies to connect with provincial agencies relevant to the profession across Canada
Drafted a memorandum of understanding with the College of Vocational RehabilitationProfessionals, transferring credentials to the College, as is the case with regulated professions.
VRA Canada is planning to offer the following initiatives to support members:
Continued expansion of the Online Learning Academy to include the most current research, information, and training modules
Continued high-quality preparation materials for examinations leading to designations like CVRP and RTWDM
Reduced costs for members who utilize the OLA (Savings on the full suite of modules
CafeConnections networking and learning sessions, as well as regular VRoom Cafes on a variety of topics - free to all members
Target Initiatives developed and executed
Access to mentoring opportunities through the MentorConnect program - free to members
National In-Person Conference in Victoria BC
More networking opportunities on a variety of platforms
An affinity program (Perkopolis) for VRA Canada members, offering such perks as preferred rates for gym memberships, Costco memberships, rental cars and office supplies;
A member-to-member program – a community share site for discounted goods and services;
Reciprocal memberships and partnerships with sister organizations.
To celebrate this milestone, VRA gathered memories and lessons learned throughout the years from members and commissioned a graphic artist to create a timeline that highlights those experiences and ties them together through shared themes. To download a copy click here.
