[The Federal Rehabilitation Council - a review of the last decade and prospects for the future (author's transl)].

Ten years have now passed since the foundation of the Federal Rehabilitation Council. Its work has both reflected and guided the development of rehabilitation in the Federal Republic of Germany in the last ten years. The Federal Rehabilitation Council has given its members the opportunity of bringing their services and benefits into line. It has submitted suggestions for improvements of the legislative provisions to the legislative body. Special attention has been given, in this context, to the conclusion of the "special agreements" on behalf of the different rehabilitation agencies designed to ensure the speedy and smooth completion of the rehabilitation process. Furthermore, the Federal Rehabilitation Council has attended to the problems of the disabled and defended the interest of various disability groups. In addition, the Federal Rehabilitation Council has endeavoured to contribute to the international exchange of experience. Special attention has been placed on public education. As rehabilitation will not be allowed to stand still, the Federal Rehabilitation Council will base its future work on this principle.