Greetings from the President

Since its establishment, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities (NRCD) has played a leading role in the field of disability rehabilitation in Japan. It is also the only WHO Collaborating Center for disability prevention and rehabilitation in Japan designated by WHO, and is actively involved in international cooperation, such as supporting rehabilitation techniques in the Western Pacific region. NRCD treats a wide range of disabilities, including spinal cord injuries, limb amputations, congenital upper limb deficiencies, visual impairments, hearing impairments, stuttering, higher brain dysfunction, and developmental disorders. NRCD will continue to contribute to the realization of autonomy, independence, and social participation of people with disabilities. We ask for the cooperation of all involved.

Nobuhiko Haga, M.D., Ph.D., President

About NRCD

NRCD is a unique institution that combines the facilities of a hospital, rehabilitation support facility, research institute, educational institution, and information dissemination organization. Our center coordinates with various professionals involved in rehabilitation: doctors, therapists, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, clinical radiologists, dietitians, engineers, case workers, researchers, and administrative staff. They are grouped into six departments that render rehabilitation services through functional and effective collaboration.
Our center is an organization under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. As the only national rehabilitation center in Japan, we are taking a leading role in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities in Japan.

History

1979 National Rehabilitation Center for the Physically Disabled was established.
1995 Designated as WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC)
2008 Changed its name to National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities Information and Support Center for Persons with Developmental Disorders transferred from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
2010 Center of Sports Science and Health Promotion was established.
2011 Information and Support Center for Persons with Higher Brain Dysfunctions was established.