September 1976

CARF celebrated its first ten years of service and received a special congratulatory letter from President Ford in which he said, "The tenth anniversary of the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities marks an important milestone for all Americans, and most particularly our disabled citizens. I welcome this opportunity to commend your leadership in this vital field."

May 1979

President Carter recognized CARF for its significant efforts to upgrade the delivery of rehabilitation services to the nation's citizens with disabilities.

April 1981

President Reagan congratulated CARF on its fifteen years of service and leadership in improving services for citizens with disabilities and recognized CARF as a national example of the private sector meeting public needs.

August 1991

CARF celebrated 25 years of service with a two-day conference in Washington, D.C. President Bush sent a letter of congratulations on this special occasion.

September 2006

CARF celebrated its 40th anniversary of accreditation services in the human service field. City of Tucson Mayor Walkup presented a plaque to the company.

September 2009

Link: http://www.carf.org/About/History/