International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)

What International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) does

IARP is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1981 (originally as the National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector, renamed in 2000) that serves multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals across North America and select international markets. The membership of 2,500+ includes rehabilitation nurses, physicians, occupational and physical therapists, psychologists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, life care planners, and forensic rehabilitation experts, organized around five specialty practice sections: Emerging Professionals, Forensic, Life Care Planning (IALCP), Rehabilitation Case Management and Transition Services (RCTS), and Social Security Vocational Experts. The association is governed by an elected Board and operated by 11 staff based in Park Ridge, Illinois, with 30 chapters across North America and a network of reciprocal partnerships with peer associations (AANLCP, AREA, ASORC, NRA, VECAP, VRA Canada).

The association's product surface is built on a stack of third-party SaaS platforms: a YourMembership-powered member database and website, PathLMS for IARP Learn (online courses, webinars, CEU tracking), HigherLogic for IARP Connect (member community and discussion groups), and ScholarlyHQ for two peer-reviewed journals (The Rehabilitation Professional and Journal of Life Care Planning). Core offerings include a Career Center, mentoring and coaching programs, an affiliated research foundation (FLCPRR, since 2019), an awards and recognition program, and an LCP Fellow Program. Education is delivered through the annual Fall Forum and IALCP Symposium (in-person, New Orleans 2026), the Spring Virtual Mini-Series (virtual), 65+ on-demand courses, and 30+ local chapter events annually.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership dues (Individual Professional $350, Associate $290, Introductory $100, Retired $125, Student $25, with tiered Corporate pricing from $290–$335/person), conference and event registration ($100–$1,250), journal and newsletter advertising ($200–$295 per placement), and coaching program fees. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on member referrals, chapter engagement, content marketing (journals, newsletter, webinars), and annual events as principal acquisition and retention vehicles.

Name

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)

Legal name

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals

Website

https://rehabpro.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IARP is a U.S. nonprofit professional membership association serving 2,500+ multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals through five specialty sections, 30 chapters, peer-reviewed journals, online learning, mentoring programs, and annual conferences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

St Paul, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from individual professionals, students, retired members, and corporate members. Individual Professional membership at $350/year is the primary membership type, with volume discounts for corporate groups.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual Fall Forum, IALCP Symposium, Spring Mini-Series, and local chapter events. Registration fees range from $100-$1,250 depending on event type and membership status.
3. Journal and Newsletter Advertising: Advertising opportunities in JLCP, Rehab Pro journals, and Rehab Express newsletter at $200-$295 per placement
4. Coaching Program Fees: Student coaching program pairs students with established professionals for career guidance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

IARP is a professional membership association that sells annual memberships, continuing education, specialty-section affiliation, peer-reviewed journal access, mentoring/coaching, and conference/event registration to rehabilitation professionals. Its core digital products are the IARP Learn learning management system and the IARP Connect member community platform, supplemented by two peer-reviewed journals and in-person/virtual events.

Product overview

IARP is a professional association offering a unified platform of products and services for rehabilitation professionals. The core offerings include IARP Learn (PathLMS-powered LMS for online courses/CEUs), IARP Connect (online community), two peer-reviewed journals (The Rehabilitation Professional and Journal of Life Care Planning), a Career Center, and mentoring/coaching programs. IARP is structured around five professional interest sections (Emerging Professionals, Forensic, Life Care Planning/IALCP, RCTS, and SSVE) that provide specialized community and resources. Annual events include the Fall Forum and IALCP Symposium (in-person) and Spring Virtual Mini-Series (virtual). Additional offerings include the Member Marketplace, Find a Professional Directory, Awards Program, and Student Membership. The organization operates 30 chapters across North America and internationally, with membership tiers including Individual Professional, Associate, Corporate, Retired, and Student.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IARP Learn Online learning management platform (powered by PathLMS) providing webinars, on-demand courses, and CEU tracking for rehabilitation professionals; accessible as a member benefit.
• IARP Connect Members-only online community platform with discussion groups, member directory, resources, and peer networking for rehabilitation professionals.
• The Rehabilitation Professional (RehabPro) Journal Peer-reviewed journal publishing research and reports on industry developments in rehabilitation, published 2-3 times per year and distributed to members.
• Journal of Life Care Planning Peer-reviewed professional journal dedicated to life care planning specialty practice, published 2-3 times per year by the IALCP section.
• IARP Career Center Job board and career resource hub where rehabilitation professionals can search and post jobs.
• IARP Mentoring Program Peer-to-peer mentoring program connecting experienced rehabilitation professionals with protégés for career skill development.
• IARP Coaching Program Student coaching program pairing students and recent graduates with established IARP members for career guidance.
• Fall Forum and IALCP Symposium

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to network of 2,500+ rehabilitation professionals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of life care planning. Serves both nurse and non-nurse life care planners through education, collaboration, and professional support with continuing education, conferences, and publications.
• American Rehabilitation Economics Association (AREA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association and certifying body for economic experts and life care planning experts. Established in 1989, with international membership from U.S., Canada, and Caribbean. Dedicated to promoting communication between rehabilitation economics fields.
• Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeak body for Rehabilitation Counsellors in Australia for over 50 years. Supports members in empowering individuals with injury, illness, disability, or disadvantage to achieve vocational and personal goals.
• National Rehabilitation Association (NRA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOldest professional member organization in the United States advocating for rights of individuals with disabilities. Promotes high-quality, ethical, and collaborative practice across the rehabilitation profession.
• Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive nonprofit association promoting best practices for vocational evaluation and career assessment. Represents professionals in rehabilitation, transition, special education, corrections, and insurance/personal injury settings.
• VRA CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational professional association supporting vocational rehabilitation professionals across Canada for over 50 years. Provides professional development, CEUs, networking, and professional designations.
• Carolina Case ManagementminorOthersCorporate member of IARP
• Eastside Vocational Services, Inc.minorOthersCorporate member of IARP
• OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.minorOthersCorporate member of IARP
• UnumminorOthersCorporate member of IARP
• Washington State Department of Labor and IndustriesminorOthersCorporate member of IARP
• YourMembershipcoreTechnology or IntegrationMembership software platform provider powering IARP's website and member management system
• PathLMScoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system provider for IARP Learn, hosting webinars, on-demand courses, and CEU tracking
• HigherLogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationListserv and online community platform provider powering IARP Connect member discussions
• ScholarlyHQcoreTechnology or IntegrationJournal hosting platform for The Rehabilitation Professional and Journal of Life Care Planning

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC): The premier U.S. certification body for rehabilitation counselors, setting standards and offering credentials that intersect directly with IARP's certification maintenance and CEU value proposition for the same practitioner population.
• Vocational Evaluation and Career Assessment Professionals (VECAP): Active nonprofit association promoting best practices for vocational evaluation and career assessment, directly overlapping IARP's Rehabilitation Case Management and Forensic sections. Listed as a strategic partner and addresses similar practitioner needs.
• American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners (AANLCP): Multidisciplinary professional organization dedicated to advancing life care planning practice, serving many of the same professionals in IARP's IALCP section. Provides overlapping education, certification support, and conferences for life care planners.
• National Rehabilitation Association (NRA): The oldest U.S. professional member organization advocating for individuals with disabilities, directly overlapping IARP's rehabilitation professional audience with its own CEUs, chapters, and conferences. Listed as a strategic partner but also competes for the same practitioner members.
• VRA Canada: National professional association supporting vocational rehabilitation professionals across Canada, offering CEUs, networking, and professional designations. Closely comparable in mission, structure, and member offerings to IARP.

Broad incumbents

• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): The largest U.S. professional association for occupational therapists, many of whom participate in IARP's multidisciplinary membership. AOTA provides broader scope but overlaps in CEUs, journals, and specialty sections relevant to rehabilitation practice.
• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R): National medical specialty organization for physiatrists, overlapping with IARP's physician members. Provides journals, CEUs, and clinical resources that partially substitute for IARP's rehabilitation physician offerings.
• American Counseling Association (ACA): Large U.S. professional association for counselors across specialties, providing overlapping CEUs, journals, and conferences. Serves adjacent rehabilitation counseling segments that overlap with IARP's vocational and rehabilitation counselor base.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Major U.S. professional association for physical therapists, a core constituent population within IARP's multidisciplinary membership. Overlaps with IARP in CEU programming, journals, and continuing education for rehabilitation practitioners.

Regional players

• Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC): Peak body for rehabilitation counsellors in Australia for over 50 years, providing CEUs, advocacy, and networking to a comparable practitioner base. IARP lists ASORC as a strategic mutual partner, indicating functional parity in mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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