An evolving rehabilitation service delivery system in the People's Republic of China

China, the most populous country with the largest population of people with disabilities in the world, is experiencing a transition marked by rapid economic growth and profound social changes. These changes have encouraged policy makers in China to reform the old "residual" welfare system that provided limited services for people with disabilities. This article presents an overview of the evolution of China's rehabilitation service delivery system, the growth of rehabilitation professionals, and the role of people with disabilities in developing this system.