International Networking Group

 

The ACRM International Networking Group is a community of rehabilitation professionals from around the world whose mission is to communicate and collaborate across international boundaries to advance rehabilitation research and evidence-based practice.

It fosters international collaborations among rehabilitation researchers, consumers, and providers through multi-site research; disseminates evidence-based practice recommendations through active participation in the ACRM Annual Conference; and develops educational materials.

This interdisciplinary group of ACRM members and rehabilitation stakeholders is committed to evidence-based practice and policy that advances the organization, delivery, and financing of rehabilitation services. The International Networking Group builds on the ACRM commitment to interdisciplinary research that reaches across health conditions and the continuum of rehabilitation care.

Download International Networking Group flyer (PDF)

How May I Participate in the International Networking Group?

You can be a part of this global rehabilitation research network by contacting the chair:

Fofi Constantinidou, PhD
Professor of Language Disorders & Clinical Neuropsychology
Department of Psychology
Director, Center for Applied Neuroscience
University of Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus
T. 011+  357 22 89 2078
Email:  fofic@ucy.ac.cy

Members meet monthly via teleconference to discuss their ongoing work, including:

• New opportunities for research collaboration
• Updates on current projects
• Development of new dissemination products
• International programming for the ACRM Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research

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GET INVOLVED TODAY!

Join an International Networking Group Task Force

1) ANNUAL CONFERENCE TASK FORCE

Co-chairs:		Gerben DeJong Stephanie Kolakowsky-Hayner, PhD
Focus:		Encourage international content at the ACRM Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research Organize the annual Brucker International Luncheon for international attendees

2) ORGANIZATION AND RESEARCH TASK FORCE

Co-chairs:	Donna Langenbahn, PhD, FACRM Angela Colantonio, PhD, FACRM
Focus:	Promote international research and cooperation Identify funding sources for future research opportunities

3) MARKETING AND OUTREACH TASK FORCE

Co-chairs:	Susie Charlifue, PhD Chris MacDonell
Focus:	Develop materials and website content to inform ACRM members and other rehabilitation stakeholders about the activities of the International Networking Group and opportunities for involvement.

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How Do I Join other ACRM Groups?

ACRM membership includes affiliation with any ACRM community forum. Members may participate in any group, including Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, and Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Groups; Early Career, Healthcare Policy, International, and Outcomes Measurement Networking Groups; as well as groups now forming for Geriatric Rehabilitation, Pain, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Pediatric Rehabilitation. Nonmembers are welcome and encouraged to participate in any networking or  forming group. Please contact Terri Compos, ACRM Community Relations Manager, for details.