National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day March 22, 2026
National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day is observed annually on March 22 to honor the dedication and contributions of rehabilitation counselors who help individuals with disabilities achieve personal, social, psychological, and vocational goals.
To help you recognize the incredible work happening across our field, we’ve created a ready-to-use graphics toolkit filled with shareable social media images and digital assets. Whether you’re spotlighting your team, honoring a colleague, or celebrating your own CRC pride, these graphics make it easy to join the celebration.
Download the toolkit, share it across your channels, and help us amplify the visibility and value of rehabilitation counseling nationwide.
Submit a CRC Video Testimonial for Continuing Education Credit
We’re inviting Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CRCs) and Certified Vocational Evaluators (CVEs) to record a short video sharing:
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Why you became a CRC
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What your work means to you
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Why the CRC credential matters
Your story helps elevate the profession and show the real-world impact of certified rehabilitation counseling
If you are an active Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or Certified Vocational Evaluator and you submit a video that follows the prompts and guidelines below, we will issue you 2 continuing education credits.
What to Record
Please create a short video answering 2–3 of the prompts below:
Suggested prompts:
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What inspired you to become a CRC?
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How does the CRC credential strengthen your work?
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What does being certified say about your commitment to individuals with disabilities?
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Why should others pursue CRC certification?
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What impact have you seen in the lives of the people you serve?
You do not need to answer all of them, but you are free to make multiple submissions.
How to Record (Simple Setup Tips)
You can use your smartphone or computer camera.
Please follow these guidelines:
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Hold your phone vertically (portrait mode)
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Face a window or light source (light in front of you, not behind you)
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Choose a quiet space
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Look at the camera lens, not the screen
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Speak clearly and authentically. No script required!
If you prefer to use notes, keep them brief and conversational.
If you would prefer to submit your video directly to CRCC, please email marketing@crccertification.com.
Submit a Video Testimonial
Prefer to Contribute a Written Testimony?
What Does Being a CRC Mean to You?
Share your story with us to support our awareness efforts!
Written testimonies that are uitilzed in CRCC marketing are eligible for one (1) continuing education credit.
The following key messages acknowledge the hard work and dedication of rehabilitation counselors. Share this information to spread the word about CRCs!
- The Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification program is the only national accredited certification that focuses specifically on rehabilitation counseling.
- CRCs are the only professional counselors educated and trained at the graduate level who possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work collaboratively with individuals with disabilities.
- CRCs use their unique skillset to increase career advancement with greater earning potential and greater professional mobility.
- CRCs follow the CRC Code of Ethics. They continuously uphold the standards in it, which creates an environment of professionalism with better outcomes.
- CRCs are role models for professional development, lifelong learning, and dedication to excellence in service provision to individuals with disabilities.
- As experts in the specialty of rehabilitation counseling, CRCs are highly skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated to providing outstanding services.
- The markers of a CRC are knowledge, competence, and commitment to the highest standards in rehabilitation counseling, which give clients and their families peace of mind.
Examples of How to Celebrate National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day
- Write handwritten notes of appreciation to your team
- Order lunch for your team
- Post positive messages about your team on a bulletin board in your office
- Write handwritten thank you notes to your clients
- Post about you and/or your team on social media and state what you love most about your job
- Recognize staff members for their contributions in a special newsletter or email
- Submit a video or written testimonial to be featured in the CRCC MyWhy stories
- Offer certificates of appreciation to staff members