The NIH Director was mandated in P.L. 101-613 to establish the National Advisory Board on Medical Rehabilitation Research (NABMRR). The board advises the directors of NIH, NICHD, and the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) on matters and policies relating to NCMRR's programs. The board comprises 12 members representing health and scientific disciplines related to medical rehabilitation and 6 members representing persons with disabilities.
Blue Ribbon Panel on Rehabilitation Research at the NIH (PDF 528 KB)