Mission

Mission statement

The National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns is a professional association of dedicated individuals, whose mission is promoting cultural diversity and disability through advocacy for excellence and equity in rehabilitation research, education, and practice.

Purpose

It shall be the purpose of this organization to create an understanding of the barriers, impact and outcomes of cultural insensitivity; to ensure the provision of equitable and quality rehabilitation services; to provide professional development and enrichment of cultural competence; to promote cultural competence and social justice in educational programs; to advocate, propose and support legislation that addresses needs of culturally diverse persons with disabilities and their communities.

Goals

The National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) is a progressive association of dedicated individuals whose goal is to effect change and create opportunities in the field of rehabilitation. NAMRC is committed to support and advocate for the rehabilitation needs and services to culturally diverse persons with disabilities. Its philosophy is action-oriented and incorporates the following goals:

To advocate on behalf of individuals with disabilities from culturally diverse populations to ensure equity, parity and quality in the delivery of rehabilitation services.
To provide leadership and direction in research consistent with the mission of the Association.
To advocate for, propose, and support legislation and policy that addresses the needs of individuals with disabilities from culturally diverse populations.
To foster the growth, development and career enhancement of existing and potential members through professional development, mentoring and networking.
To enrich the capacity of the larger rehabilitation community to better meet the needs of individuals with disabilities from culturally diverse populations through education, training and awareness.
To promote a more culturally diverse rehabilitation community through advocacy, recruitment and outreach.