The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange

Rehab Discussion Lists

The following is a collection of electronic discussion lists in various areas of rehabilitation/disability research. Subscription information is available on the individual list sites.

If you would like to suggest an addition to this list, please contact CIRRIE.

  • ACCESSIBUILT@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    Discusses issues of accessibility.
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/accessibuilt.html
  • Affective disorders
    An InterPsych forum on clinical, research and theoretical issues related to mood disorders.
    http://www.interpsych.net/inter.htm#Affect
  • Anxiety Disorders Forum
    An InterPsych forum for professionals studying or treating anxiety disorder
    http://www.interpsych.net/inter.htm#Anx
  • arata-ls
    Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association
    http://e-bility.com/arata/resources_list.php
  • ASSISTECH@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    Bringing together professionals involved in the provision of Assitive Technology for people with physical and/or sensory disabilities.
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/assistech.html
  • assistivetech.net
    A selection of links to discussion sites in various disability areas.
    http://www.assistivetech.net/webresources/sourcesLev2.php?category=1440&thisPageID=14
  • ATOUTCOMES
    Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) at the University of Toronto
    http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/reference/atoutcomes/ATOListserv.html
  • Behavior-solutions
    Discussion of Behavior solutions. Also included information for the digest version.
    http://www.cec.sped.org/spotlight/mailing_lists/index.html
  • Biomch-L Newsgroup
    A discussion group for biomechanics and human/animal movement science from the International Society of Biomechanics
    http://www.biomch-l.org/
  • BLIND-DEV
    Discussing issues concerning the development of computer products and adaptive equipment for blind and visually impaired.
    http://www.cs.tcd.ie/blind-dev/
  • BLIND-MOBILITY-RESEARCH@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    Discussing on the influence of technical aids on the mobility of the blind.
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/blind-mobility-research.html
  • CAN-DIS
    Hosted by the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies
    http://www.disabilitystudies.ca/candis.html
  • Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society Listserver
    Discussing discuss aspects of Clinical Engineering in Canada.
    http://www.cmbes.ca/discussion/forum.htm
  • COUNSELTHERAPY@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    For discussion and contributions to field of counselling, therapy and research.
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/counseltherapy.html
  • Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology (CCN)
    Sponsored by the International Liaison Committee of the International Neuropsychological Society
    http://www.ilc-ins.org/listserv.cfm/
  • Deafintl
    Sharing hope and visions for deaf and hard of hearing people in developing nations.
    http://drycas.club.cc.cmu.edu/~red_trek/deafintl
  • DEAFNESS-AND-COGNITION@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    A forum for academic discussion of deafness and cognitive processes.
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/deafness-and-cognition.html
  • devdelay
    Discussions relating to developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Digest also available.
    http://www.cec.sped.org/spotlight/mailing_lists/index.html
  • Disability-Research Discussion List
    Managed by the Centre for Disability Studies University of Leeds
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/disability-research.html
  • DISTEC@LISTSERV.REDIRIS.ES
    Discapacidad y Tecnología de la Rehabilitación
    http://www.sidar.org/distec/
  • DOWNS-RESEARCH@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    Discussing research on the social and cognitive functioning of Downs Syndrome
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/downs-research.html
  • DRI-L
    Discussion and dialogue about disability research and policy issues from the Disability Research Institute.
    http://www.dri.uiuc.edu/newsletter/default.htm
  • European Disability Forum
    Member of the platform of European Social NGOs
    http://www.edf-feph.org/
  • GLADMAIL Mail Service
    A moderated list from Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training (GLADNET)
    http://www.gladnet.org/mail.cfm?pageID=7
  • ICF_Clearinghouse List
    A forum to share and exchange ideas on the objectives, goals, and activities of the ICF
    http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/otheract/icd9/icflistserv.htm
  • INCLUSIVE-EDUCATION@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    A forum among parents, campaigners, practitioners and researchers in the field of inclusive education
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/inclusive-education.html
  • Latin Psych
    An InterPsych forum for Spanish speaking mental health professionals
    http://www.isu.edu/~bhstamm/ip/inter.htm#Latin
  • ld-talk
    Discussion relating to learning disabilities. Digest available
    http://www.cec.sped.org/spotlight/mailing_lists/index.html
  • OANDP-L
    Connects orthotic and prosthetic professionals from around the world.
    http://www.oandp.org/educ/online/edlist/index.htm
  • prd-l@listserv.ucla.edu
    A new discussion list on "Poverty Reduction and Disability"
    • Create a message from the email account you want to use (or click the link above).
    • In the "To:" field, put the address: LISTSERV@listserv.ucla.edu
    • In the body of the message type:subscribe your first-name your last-name
    • Send the message and wait for the notification welcoming you to the list.
  • QUALPSY@JISCMAIL.AC.UK
    Quality research network for psychologists
    http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/qualpsy.html
  • severe-disabilities
    Discussion relating to individuals with severe disabilities. Digest available.
    http://www.cec.sped.org/spotlight/mailing_lists/index.html
  • SIG 17
    From RESNA , provides a forum for persons actively intersted in providing appropriate rehabilitation technology and services to third world and other limited-resource countries.
    http://www.pitt.edu/AFShome/e/l/elast10/public/html/SIG17/
  • TECHWATCH
    From Trace Center, University of Wisconsin; technology trends discussion list for the National Council on Disability.
    http://trace.wisc.edu:8080/mailman/listinfo/techwatch
  • TTYMIGRATION
    From Trace Center, University of Wisconsin; discusses strategies for providing messaging for the deaf utilizing new technologies.
    http://trace.wisc.edu/world/telecomm/
  • UACCESS-L
    From Trace Center, University of Wisconsin; discusses universal access to information systems.
    http://trace.wisc.edu:8080/guest/listutil/UACCESS-L
  • UNIVERSALDESIGN-ED
    From Trace Center, University of Wisconsin; discusses teaching and learning about universal design.
    http://trace.wisc.edu:8080/mailman/listinfo/universaldesign-ed
  • Webwatch
    Devoted to the discussion of the web as it relates to people with disabilities.
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/webwatch/
Last revised: 7/14/08