NAMRC

National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns.

General Information

Education and awareness of multicultural issues is the primary goal of the Association. Programs and activities also provide a vehicle for the organization to advocate for the rehabilitation needs of multicultural persons with disabilities; ensure the provision of quality and equitable services and enhance the development of multicultural rehabilitation professionals.

To support its mission, NAMRC holds an annual summer training conference and sponsors training workshops at the annual NRA training conference. Both activities provide opportunities for growth and development, networking and the formulation of the Association's issue-driven action agenda. State and regional chapters and associations play a pivotal role in advancing the mission of NAMRC.

Relationships with Howard University (Washington, DC), the National Center on Employment and Disability (Hot Springs, AR) and other major colleges and universities provide partners for educating the rehabilitation counselor and providing the instruments to change behaviors. Their research has been used as a basis to support the granting of funds to provide essential training, educational programs, further research and literature on multicultural issues.

The membership of NAMRC is diverse. The lone requirement to join is that individuals support the principles and goals of the Association.