in this area of specialization. Growth of the field Job outlook As of 2010 there were 129,800 working in the field. Jobs for rehabilitation counselors are expected to grow by 28 percent, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. Professional development There are several professional organizations Rehabilitation Counselors and other rehabilitation professionals belong to, including the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association, National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, and American Rehabilitation Action Network. Though there is no nationwide union or lobbying organization supporting rehabilitation counselors (such as is the case with social workers, or psychologists), the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) does a lot of work in organizing rehabilitation counselors that pursue the professional advancement of the young field. See also Career development Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities European Platform for Rehabilitation Public service Social change Social development References External links Rehabilitation Counseling Program at The University of Iowa Rehabilitation Services Administration Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification American Rehabilitation Counseling Association National Rehabilitation Association National Rehabilitation Counseling Association NIU Rehabilitation Counseling - Deafness/Deaf-Blind Specialization Michigan State University Rehabilitation Counseling Program Counseling