message from
the pRESIDENT:
Our mission is to unite all members of the American Psychological Association who are interested in the prevention and rehabilitation of disability and chronic illness, and to reach out to other professionals, organizations, and individuals with similar interests.

Rehabilitation Psychologists are committed to the health and welfare, independence and choice, functional abilities, and social participation of people with disabilities and chronic illness, and those around them. Although many aspects of disability and chronic health conditions may be viewed as negative, Rehabilitation Psychology focuses on hope, life, and celebration, even in the face of true adversity.

The broad field of Rehabilitation Psychology includes clinical practice, rehabilitation program development and administration, research, teaching, public education and development of policies for injury prevention and health promotion, and advocacy for persons with disabilities and chronic health conditions. Since disability is always a function of a person-environment interaction, consideration is given to the network of biological, psychological, social, cultural, physical, and political environments, and to the means of addressing barriers in these areas.

The Division welcomes you to this talented and energetic group of individuals committed to improving the world in which we live. If you have any questions, please contact me or another member of the Division. I can be reached at wstiers1@jhmi.edu.