Advocacy & Legislation

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) is committed to advocating on behalf of the Rehabilitation Counseling profession, engaging on national, state, and local levels with legislators, regulators, educators, and practitioners both directly and through partnerships with other key associations and organizations.

Current CRCC advocacy initiatives are focused on:
  • Increasing Awareness, Understanding, and Appreciation of the Rehabilitation Counseling Profession
  • Advancing State Licensure and Educational Standards for Rehabilitation Counseling
  • Leveraging Key Partnerships to Increase Access for Rehabilitation Counselors

 

2010 Health Care Reform Legislation: The Time is Now!

With the passing of two significant federal health care bills in Washington D.C. in March 2010, sweeping changes to the way health insurance is purchased will be phased over the next 4 years, concluding with the opening of state health insurance exchanges in 2014 where qualifying individuals and small businesses can "shop" for quality, comprehensive health insurance plans at competitive rates. While states have 3 years to implement their health care exchanges, the planning and development process is well underway. During this critical planning stage, CRCC is advocating for the inclusion of rehabilitation counseling services for people with disabilities, with CRCs being the individuals qualified to provide those services. Critical to success in each state is the coordinated, volunteer efforts of CRCs within their state. CRCC continues to ask all interested CRCs to volunteer their time, in any amount, to assist in this effort.

For more information, go to Health Care Reform

To be included in CRCC's volunteer efforts, go to CRCC Health Care Reform Volunteer Questionnaire

 

CRCC Grassroots Advocacy Document

CRCC has compiled a grassroots document, CRCC and CORE: The Foundation for Effective Rehabilitation Counseling, typically provided to legislators and regulators regarding rehabilitation counseling, CRCC Certification, and CORE Accreditation.

View or Print CRCC and CORE: The Foundation for Effective Rehabilitation Counseling

Health Care Reform: CRC Volunteer Opportunity

CRCC is requesting assistance from CRCs in making state health care councils aware of the integral role and function of CRCs in providing quality rehabilitation counseling services to people with disabilities. If you are a CRC and interested in volunteering your time, in any amount, please let us know by completing a brief online questionnaire. This is not a firm commitment on your part; your name will be included in an initial list that will help CRCC organize its efforts in each state during the coming months.

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