International Advisory Council
The International Advisory Council (IAC) creates a partnership for CARF and IAC members to promote quality in human services and enhance the lives of persons served. The IAC is a forum for its members to provide guidance and input into standards development and the accreditation process and also provide insight on issues affecting the fields in which CARF provides accreditation services.
CARF’s IAC represents a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including persons served, providers, and professionals, in the health and human services field. IAC members support CARF's mission, purposes, values, and vision.
CARF is pleased to include the following organizations as members of IAC:
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AARP
American Academy of Neurology
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Congress of Community Supports and Employment Services
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
American Hospital Association
American Kinesiotherapy Association, Inc.
American Music Therapy Association, Inc.
American Network of Community Options and Resources
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
American Physical Therapy Association
American Psychological Association
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
America’s Health Insurance Plans
Assisted Living Federation of America
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Brain Injury Association of America, Inc.
Case Management Society of America
Child Welfare League of America
Children's Home Society of America
Department of Veterans Affairs
Easter Seals, Inc.
Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
International Association of Jewish Vocational Services
LeadingAge
Mental Health Corporations of America, Inc.
National Adult Day Services Association
National Association of Social Workers
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
NISH, Inc.
Paralyzed Veterans of America
United Cerebral Palsy Associations
Richard Forkosh of United Cerebral Palsy Heartland receives National Leadership Award
United Spinal Association
U.S. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
CARF is pleased to have the following individuals as members of its IAC:
Peter C. Ashenden
Chicago, Illinois
Bruce Christensen
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Stanley H. Ducharme, Ph.D.
Boston, Massachusetts
Cynthia H. Dunn
Cleveland, Ohio
Cheryl Gagne, Sc.D., CRC
Boston, Massachusetts
Reneé S. Surdick, Ed.D.
Menomonie, Wisconsin
The IAC liaison may be contacted at iac@carf.org.