The National Rehabilitation Association

06/12/2026

Job Alert 🚨

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is urgently hiring Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) to help Veterans build fulfilling, independent lives after injury, illness, or service-related transitions. These job announcements will close on June 24, 2026.

Learn more about these roles and apply for one of the many open positions in VBA’s four districts.


Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC)
Continental District openings: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872333900

Northeast District openings: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872334500

Pacific District openings: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872334000

Southeast District openings: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872334300



Note: USA Hire Assessments can be long and may take over an hour to complete. Once you begin the assessment, you have until 48 hours after the job closes to complete and submit. Otherwise, your application will be disqualified. Your assessment results are valid for 12 months from the date you submit them.

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🔹 Why Consider a Career with VA?

Mission-driven work supporting Veterans
Competitive federal pay and benefits
Student loan repayment and career development opportunities (position-dependent)
Work-life balance and long-term career stability


We would appreciate your help in sharing these job opportunities with your network, and alumni. These positions are well suited for individuals with degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Career Counseling, and Social Work.



Thank you for your support in connecting talented professionals with meaningful public service careers. Please forward this email to anyone who may be interested.

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors (VRCs) provide and coordinate a wide range of rehabilitation, counseling, and case management services to disabled veterans and other eligible individuals. The purpose, objectives, services, and outcomes are developed by the VRC during the evaluation. The program...

06/11/2026

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) created a resource on management, peer training, and
mentoring strategies to support neurodivergent employees in the workplace. Rehabilitation professionals can use these strategies
to support workplace success, retention, and employer engagement.

https://askearn.org/page/management-peer-training-and-mentoring

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain and advance people with disabilities. 

06/08/2026

Audiobooks are a game-changer for accessibility! 🎧
Kudos to the assistive technology specialists who integrate auditory tools into daily vocational tasks.

https://www.loc.gov/nls/

National Library Service is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent disability

06/05/2026

🎉 The countdown is on! 🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the NAMRC 31st Training Conference in Atlanta, GA! From networking and professional development to wellness and fun, we've got something for everyone.

✨ Conference Highlights:
🎤 RCEA Preconference Institute
🏈 President's Reception: Sports Jersey Edition
🎨 Paint & Chat: Mental Health & Wellness
🧘 Morning Yoga Sessions
📸 NAMRC Family Photo

Join us as we learn, connect, grow, and celebrate together while continuing to drive excellence and innovation in rehabilitation counseling.

📍 Hyatt Regency Atlanta
📅 July 22–25, 2026

Who’s excited? Drop a 🙌 in the comments and let us know which event you're looking forward to most!

06/04/2026

The Trump administration is unveiling long-awaited details about new, more stringent Medicaid eligibility rules and raising fresh concerns about implications for people with disabilities.

06/04/2026

Recent changes to federal student financial aid may impact students, families, and professionals pursuing higher education and training. Stay informed and review the latest updates, tools,
and resources available through

06/01/2026

The R-word didn't stop being used because something cooler replaced it. It faded because people fought to end it. And now it's creeping back, dressed up as a punchline, an insult, or a throwaway comment, including in shows like Euphoria and stand-up specials. It was never any of those things. And people with disabilities have dealt with this word their entire lives.

In our blog, people share exactly what this word has meant in their lives and the moments they heard it, who said it, and what it cost them. Their stories are honest, painful, and important. And they are exactly why this conversation still matters.

Read their words. Sit with their experiences. And then make two choices: never use it again and say something when others do.

Learn more about how the R-word impacts the lives of people with disabilities: https://bit.ly/42Zth3T

06/01/2026

June is Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. 💜

To the NRA vocational specialists working to create sensory-friendly workplaces, we thank you for helping consumers find comfort and productivity.

https://americanmigrainefoundation.org

The American Migraine Foundation provides education, support and resources for the millions of men, women and children living with migraine.

05/27/2026

Getting ready for NAMRC! Join us as we explore cultural competency and equity in rehabilitation.

Register Here: https://www.namrc.org/

The National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns ( NAMRC) is a organization created to advocate for issues and programs that support the needs non white persons with disabilities by increasing the representation of non white persons in the rehabilitation community.

05/26/2026