About the IDRR

Who We Are

Vision

To be a global leader in optimizing the functioning and quality of life of people with disability or in need of rehabilitation.

Mission

Anchored within the principles of human dignity, belonging and justice, we aim to:

  1. Promote access to appropriate rehabilitation services and technologies;

  2. Advocate with people with disability to transform their social, political, legal and economic conditions;

  3. Generate and disseminate clinically- and policy-relevant research in partnership with community, clinicians, and governments.


  • Effective solutions informed by high-quality research

  • Teamwork that leads to new ideas and new knowledge

  • The impact of scientific knowledge when adopted by stakeholders

  • The courage to challenge the status quo

  • All ideas are worth considering

Values