Nearly 50 million Americans are disabled. Most Americans will require at least one rehabilitation service at some point in their lives. Focusing attention on the tremendous value and impact of rehabilitation is the purpose behind this year's National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration. With education we are finally beginning to break down these barriers. Nationally, the focus this year will be on opportunity and possibilities rather than disability and limitations, on the individuals who have triumphed over the challenges of injury or illness, on the families and friends who have provided support and encouragement, on the medical community who have achieved beneficial medical advances, and on the rehabilitation providers who have enabled people to gain the skills, strength and determination to attain the greatest level of independence possible.
Statistics show that medical rehabilitation improves lives and saves money.
People participating in rehabilitation programs of care are able to regain productivity and return to work, school and independent living.