ABOUT VRA CANADA
VRA Canada has been the voice representing vocational rehabilitation professionals across Canada for 50 years and counting
VRA Canada and the multi-disciplinary vocational rehabilitation professionals it represents are committed to supporting, assisting, and advocating for individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, disabling conditions along the continuum of achieving or restoring optimum vocational and life goals. These outcomes are achieved through purposeful and intentional development of strategies and interventions that are informed and directed by education, research, experience and skills, as well as ongoing professional development, unique to the discipline and profession of vocational rehabilitation.
Mission
VRA Canada supports vocational rehabilitation professionals and the advancement of the profession through education, communication, advocacy, and networking.
Vision
To lead the vocational rehabilitation profession in supporting persons experiencing vocational challenges to achieve their unique and individual goals.
OUR VALUES ARE THE FOUNDATION OF WHO WE ARE AND HOW WE PRACTICE:
Autonomy
Full Participation
Equity, Diversity,and Inclusion
Advocacy
Holistic View
Collaboration
OUR CODE OF ETHICS ENSURES THAT VRA CANADA MEMBERS FOLLOW THE HIGHEST PRINCIPLES AS THEY HELP YOU ENTER OR RE-ENTER THE WORLD OF WORK.
VRA Canada has developed the Canadian Code of Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals to guide the ethical practice of our members. This code is rooted in the fundamental spirit of respect and caring.
The ethical principles we follow are:
Respect for the dignity, rights and autonomy of persons
Integrity in professional relationships
Board of Directors
Terena Delaney
BA, RRP, CVRP (F), CCVE (F), President, CO-CHAIR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, CO-CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Jennifer Griffiths
CAVEWAS REPRESENTATIVE and CAVEWAS PRESIDENT
Mike Summer
B.SC (PSYCHOLOGY), RRP, CVRP, ATLANTIC SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE
Linda Zervini
BAED, CVRP, RRP, RTWDM, RSS BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE
Paul Holtby
RRP, CVE, CCVE, CVRP, CVO, DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, CHAIR OF GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
Renee Daudlin-Iocobelli
M.ED., RRP, CVE, CCRC, CCVE, CVE, CVRP(F), DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, CO-CHAIR CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Tracy Oman
BScPT, BSc (Anat), MCPA, RRP, RTWDM, CVRP PRAIRIES SOCIETY REPRESENTATIVE
Val Lougheed
M.ED., RSW, CCRC, CVRP(F), CVE, RRP DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE, CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP VOICES COMMITTEE
Rebecca Rodgers
ERSN, RCSS, RTWDM, CVRP, PGAP, Director at Large
Karen Sablowsky
CVRP-TSA, BSW, Manitoba Regional Rep
Jennifer Levina
Prairies Rep
Tracey Harvey
HONS. B.SC., D.S.W., M.ED. (CRDS), R.R.P, Past PRESIDENT
Marg Smith
RRP, CVRP, CCVE, CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE, DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Warren Heppner
Director
Karen Sablowsky
Director
VRA CANADA FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The VRA Canada Fellowship Award is a distinction reserved for a select group of members whose accomplishments in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation are deemed fitting of this prestigious award.
Nominations are accepted and reviewed by the Board of Directors. Successful nominees and their nominators will be notified upon the decision of the Board. The nominated member will be recognized at the next National Conference and in a formal letter from the President of the Association to all the Association members.
In order to be considered for this award, the member must:
- Be a member in good standing.
- Be a member in excess of 10 years
- Have provided expertise that has dramatically changed the profession and/or the association and is recognized as an expert and contributor within the VR community and the Association.
- Have contributed to academic excellence, writings and research.
- Have made significant contributions to the evolution of the Association through advocacy, public/government relations, policy, and committee work.
- Have demonstrated excellence in their contribution.
Please note: as of 2024, Practicing Fellows will be required to pay for their E&O insurance directly with ProLink. The VRA Canada office can help you with this process, please contact us.
This nomination form must also be accompanied by a letter outlining the nominee’s contribution to the Association, the profession and to professionals.
VRA Canada would like to acknowledge the following recipients of the Fellowship Award for their hard work and dedication to VRA Canada.
Judy Alexander
John Boyd
Warren Comeau
Dr. Garry Corbett
Terena Delaney
Ellen Edwards
John Gallant
Norman Haw
Dr. Jody Hawley
Gail Kovacs
Valerie Lougheed
Rose Magnesun
Vincent Miele
Roselle Piccininni
Scholarships
VRA Canada is pleased to have the opportunity to support the education of a future or current vocational rehabilitation professional. One (1) scholarship of $1,000 is available.
An application form must be completed and submitted to info@vracanada.com by the deadline April 15 at 11:59 pm EST.
