Student and Professional Organizations

Nurtition and Dietetics Organizations

Bread for the World

Bread for the World is a nationwide movement that seeks justice for the world's hungry people through activism, volunteerism and networking.

Student Dietetic Association (SDA)

The SDA is a community-based, nonprofit organization run by students studying nutrition, dietetics and hospitality management who are dedicated to educating the community about health and nutrition.

Student Health Organization (SHO)

The SHO is a student organization focusing on health promotion, giving back to the DeKalb community and supporting the NIU community. They participate in fundraisers, volunteering, wellness fairs and more. They also sponsor guest speakers to help students with professional development. SHO is open to students in all majors.

Rehabilitation and Disability Services and Rehabilitation Counseling Organizations

Professional Organizations

• American Rehabilitation Counseling Association:Through legislation and education, ARCA works to enhance the development of people with disabilities by promoting quality rehabilitation counseling and eliminating social biases and environmental restrictions.
• National Rehabilitation Counseling Association: NRCA represents the concerns of practicing rehabilitation counselors in a variety of work settings.
• American Counseling Association: ACA represents rehabilitation counselors and provides credible content and support to help them make an impact.
• American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association: ADARA’s mission is to facilitate excellent support services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing professional networking opportunities for counselors and supporting policies that promote the development of those individuals.
• National Rehabilitation Association: NRA advocates for the rights of people with disabilities while also promoting high quality, culturally aware rehabilitation practices.

Certification and Accreditation

Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
CACREP accredits university rehabilitation programs by creating standards that promote the highest quality of education and preparation for the profession. Our graduate program in rehabilitation counseling has been accredited by CACREP.

Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
CRC certifies rehabilitation counselors that demonstrate advanced education and training, ethical practices and a commitment to learning and growing professionally.

Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training
The Athletic Training Program at Northern Illinois University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 2001 K Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20006.

Government Agencies and Programs

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
OSERS supports a number of programs that support people with disabilities of all ages in three main areas: special education, vocal rehabilitation and research.

Rehabilitation Services Administration
RSA provides resources for grantees in an effort to help people with disabilities seek employment through counseling, assistive technology, training and other services.