ACRM Communities

A primary driving force advancing the mission of ACRM is the dedicated volunteers working within ACRM committees and groups. Each interdisciplinary special interest and networking group is a unique community where like-minded, yet specialized health care and research colleagues network and collaborate to improve the lives of individuals living with disabling conditions.

Independently, they pursue their choice of projects and product development initiatives relative to their interests and expertise. Collectively they share a commitment to support the advancement of evidence-based practice, public funding of rehabilitation research, promotion of high-standards of rehabilitative care and favorable legislation and public policy.

Most special interest and networking groups are comprised of task forces focused on specific topics or projects. You may join any existing task force or propose and lead the development of a brand new one. Use the left navigation menu to learn more.

There is no better place to be part of a diverse community of your peers and be recognized for your contributions to rehabilitation medicine. All members are encouraged to join and participate in the groups and task forces committed to the issues they care about most. Contact the appropriate chair to get started.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

Brain Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG)
Chair: Lance Trexler, PhD, HSPP 
Chair-Elect: Joshua Cantor, PhD

Spinal Cord Injury Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (SCI-ISIG) 
Chair: Debbie Backus, PhD, PT 
Chair-Elect: Susan Charlifue, PhD 

Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (Stroke-ISIG)
Chair: Phil Morse, PhD, FACRM
Chair-Elect: Stephen Page, PhD
 

NETWORKING GROUPS

Early Career Networking Group
Chair: Dawn Neumann, PhD

Health Policy Networking Group
Chair: Gary Ulicny, PhD

International Networking Group
Chair: Fofi Constantinidou, PhD

Military / Veterans Affairs Networking Group
Co-Chairs:  Risa Nakase-Richardson, PhD
Joel D. Scholten, MD

Neurodegenerative Diseases Networking Group
Chair: Debbie Backus, PhD, PT

Outcomes Measurement Networking Group 
Chair: Allen Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (RP), FACRM

Pediatric Rehabilitation Networking Group
Chair: Angela Hein Ciccia, PhD, CCC-SLP
 

Now Forming: two NEW Groups

Get involved on the ground floor!

Geriatrics Group
Co-Chairs: Jonathan Bean, MD
Deirdre Dawson, PhD

Pain Group
Chair: Lorraine Riche, BMR, PT, DipMDT, MP