The National Rehabilitation Association

What The National Rehabilitation Association does

The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is the oldest professional member organization in the United States advocating for individuals with disabilities, founded in 1923 as the National Civilian Rehabilitation Conference and renamed in 1927. Headquartered in Havertown, Pennsylvania, and managed by an external Association Management Team, the NRA serves counselors, educators, researchers, students, allied professionals (occupational/physical therapists, psychologists), individuals with disabilities, parents, advocates, and rehabilitation organizations across all 50 states, organized into 7 geographic regions and 50 state chapters. Its core offerings include tiered individual and organizational memberships (Professional $150, Introductory Professional $108, Student $25, Affiliate $108, Stakeholder $50, Retiree $75, plus Organizational), the quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of Rehabilitation (in publication since 1935, $100 annual subscription), the annual Fall Conference and virtual Lunch and Learn series providing CEUs, the monthly Contemporary Rehab Newsletter, an annual awards program with 12 named honors, legislative advocacy, a job board, member directory, and member resources.

The NRA generates revenue through six primary streams: recurring membership dues across six individual tiers plus Organizational group memberships (annual and monthly auto-renewal); $100 annual Journal of Rehabilitation subscriptions; advertising in the Journal (quarter page $500 to full page $1,000), Contemporary Rehab Newsletter ($250-$350), and website ($750-$1,000/year); annual sponsorship packages capped at 10 slots (Gold $7,000 x3, Silver $4,500 x4, Bronze $3,500 x3) with year-round visibility benefits; event registrations for the Fall Conference and virtual programming; and donations. The go-to-market model is community-led, distributed through state chapter networks, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn), email/newsletter, and the YourMembership.com-powered online member portal. No AI/ML capabilities, app, or proprietary technology stack are evident — the digital infrastructure is a standard SaaS association management platform. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the NRA has no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external institutional investors, operating as a private nonprofit governed by a Board of Directors.

Name

The National Rehabilitation Association

Legal name

National Rehabilitation Association

Website

https://nationalrehab.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The National Rehabilitation Association, founded in 1923, is the oldest U.S. professional membership organization advocating for individuals with disabilities, serving counselors, educators, researchers, and rehabilitation professionals across all 50 states through tiered memberships, the quarterly Journal of Rehabilitation, annual conferences, and legislative advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Havertown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees across multiple tiers including Professional ($150), Introductory Professional ($108), Student ($25), Affiliate ($108), Stakeholder ($50), and Retiree ($75). Organizational membership available for groups of 3+ at custom pricing. Monthly and annual auto-renewal options available.
2. Journal Subscription: Annual subscription to the Journal of Rehabilitation at $100, shipped quarterly to subscribers.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Annual sponsorship packages including Gold Chapter Sponsor ($7,000, limit 3), Silver Chapter Sponsor ($4,500, limit 4), and Bronze Chapter Sponsor ($3,500, limit 3). Provides year-round visibility through programming events, electronic media, online exposure, and social media recognition.
4. Advertising: Print and online advertising in the Journal of Rehabilitation (quarter page $500, half page $750, full page $1,000), virtual Contemporary Rehab Newsletter (small $250, large $350), and website ad space (small $750, large $1,000 for 1-year placement).
5. Event Registration: Revenue from virtual Lunch and Learn series events and the annual Fall Conference including the 2026 NRA Fall Conference 'Showing Strength Through the Storm'.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization that provides membership services, professional development, advocacy, and networking for rehabilitation counselors, educators, researchers, and allied professionals. Its core offerings include tiered membership programs, the quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of Rehabilitation, annual conferences and virtual training events, public policy advocacy for disability rights, and a national network of state chapters organized across seven geographic regions.

Product overview

The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. It offers a unified membership-based service portfolio centered on advocacy, professional development, and networking for rehabilitation professionals. Core offerings include: the Journal of Rehabilitation (quarterly peer-reviewed publication), NRA Events (annual Fall Conference and virtual lunch-and-learn programs providing CEU opportunities), Membership Programs (multiple tiers for professionals, students, and affiliates), the Contemporary Rehab Newsletter (monthly e-newsletter), and the NRA Awards Program (recognizing excellence across 12 award categories). Supporting programs include: Public Policy Advocacy (legislative efforts), Chapter Network (state-level chapters across 9 regions), Divisions (specialized subunits), Committees (standing operational committees), Job Board (resume posting and job listings), Member Directory, and Member Resources. The association was founded in 1923 and is the oldest professional member organization in the United States advocating for individuals with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Journal of Rehabilitation: The flagship journal of the National Rehabilitation Association, published quarterly. Content reflects the broad perspectives of the Association's membership.

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered membership program for the National Rehabilitation Association covering Professional ($150), Introductory Professional ($108), Student ($25), Affiliate ($108), Stakeholder ($50), Retiree ($75), and Organizational (custom) categories, providing access to the member directory, member resources, advocacy, networking, and the Journal of Rehabilitation.
• Journal of Rehabilitation Quarterly peer-reviewed flagship publication of the National Rehabilitation Association, covering rehabilitation research, issues, concepts, and practices that impact the disability and rehabilitation communities. Available by annual subscription at $100/year with print and digital distribution.
• NRA Events (Annual Fall Conference and Virtual Lunch and Learn Series) Professional development events including the annual NRA Fall Conference (2026 theme: 'Showing Strength Through the Storm', October 7-9, 2026) and an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series covering topics such as Employment Despair, Workforce Training, Family Partnerships, and Cross-Cultural Communication, providing CEU opportunities.
• Annual Sponsorship Packages Annual sponsorship packages providing year-round visibility through NRA programming events, electronic media, online exposure, and social media recognition. Three tiers: Gold Chapter Sponsor ($7,000, limit 3), Silver Chapter Sponsor ($4,500, limit 4), and Bronze Chapter Sponsor ($3,500, limit 3).
• Advertising Placement Print and online advertising placements in the Journal of Rehabilitation (quarter page $500, half page $750, full page $1,000), the virtual Contemporary Rehab Newsletter (small $250, large $350), and website ad space (small $750, large $1,000 for 1-year placement).

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARP is the only organization focused on comprehensively serving the private rehabilitation industry with five specialty practice sections including Rehabilitation Case Management, Forensic Rehabilitation, Life Care Planning, Social Security Vocational Expert, and Emerging Professionals. With 30 chapters across North America and internationally, IARP represents a multidisciplinary membership including Rehabilitation Nurses, Physicians, Occupational and physical therapists, and Psychologists. Vision: To become the leading international rehabilitation professional association. Mission: Strengthening the community of rehabilitation professionals over the course of a lifetime.
• University of Wisconsin Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute (SVRI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVRI provides solutions to positively impact the future of people with disabilities through services, research and continuing education programs that prepare VR professionals. The institute serves as a leader to advance innovative programs and practices in disability and employment through services, research, and education programs preparing vocational rehabilitation professionals. Vision: To be the preeminent national source of expertise, services, research, and professional education programs that advance the art and science of vocational rehabilitation. SVRI received the W.F. Faulkes Award in 2025.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC): CRCC is the credentialing body for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRC), the primary credential for NRA's core membership. While CRCC focuses on certification rather than membership services, it serves the same rehabilitation counselor constituency.
• Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR): CSAVR represents state VR agency directors, directly tied to NRA's historical state-federal VR roots and ongoing advocacy work. Both organizations operate in the vocational rehabilitation space with overlapping state-level engagement.
• National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE): NCRE represents rehabilitation educators and graduate programs, overlapping NRA's educator and researcher membership base. Comparable structure as a professional association serving rehabilitation educators with conferences, publications, and advocacy.
• International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP): IARP is a mutual partner of NRA focused on the private rehabilitation industry with five specialty practice sections (Case Management, Forensic Rehab, Life Care Planning, etc.). Both organizations serve rehabilitation professionals with membership, advocacy, and continuing education, making IARP the closest direct peer.

Broad incumbents

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): AOTA serves occupational therapists, an allied profession explicitly listed in NRA's Affiliate membership tier. It is a broader incumbent in the rehabilitation/allied health space with larger membership, advocacy, and conference operations.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): APTA represents physical therapists, also referenced as an allied profession in NRA's Affiliate tier. A broad incumbent in rehabilitation services with overlapping advocacy, journal, and continuing education models.
• American Counseling Association (ACA): ACA is a much larger professional association serving all counselors, including rehabilitation counselors. It represents a broader incumbent in the same counseling profession with overlapping membership, publications (e.g., Journal of Counseling & Development), and CEU infrastructure.
• American Psychological Association (APA): APA serves psychologists, listed as an allied profession in NRA's Affiliate tier. As the largest US professional association for psychology, it overlaps NRA's audience in rehabilitation psychology, neuropsychology, and disability research.
• National Association of Social Workers (NASW): NASW serves the social work profession, with rehabilitation social work as a recognized practice area. It represents a broader incumbent professional association structure (membership, advocacy, publications, CEUs) that NRA's smaller model parallels.

Emerging players

• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): NDRN is a nonprofit advocacy network for people with disabilities, addressing a similar population to NRA's advocacy mission. It complements rather than competes with NRA — serving individuals/consumers directly while NRA serves professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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