Rehabilitation Psychology is a specialty area within psychology that focuses on the study and application of psychological knowledge and skills on behalf of individuals with disabilities and chronic health conditions in order to maximize health and welfare, independence and choice, functional abilities, and social role participation, across the lifespan. We welcome visitors of this site to learn more about the field of Rehabilitation Psychology and join the Division (Division 22 of the American Psychological Association).
Webinars and Presentations
Check out the excellent series of webinars and presentations sponsored by the Early Career Psychologist Special Interest Group and the Student Leadership Network.
There’s plenty of useful information for Psychologists at all career stages!
This Rehab Science Spotlight summarizes two issues facing the field of rehabilitation: understanding of racial disparities, racism, and racial trauma; and the need to examine our own institutions for diversity and inclusion.