The World Disability and Professionals’ Association has appointed Dr. Lynn Rose, CGDS Deputy Director, as Country Representative for Iraq. The mission of the WDRPA is: “As advocates, to motivate, empower and engage persons with disabilities globally. As practitioners, to assist in creating and developing the highest quality of inclusive, innovative and educational content in the field of disability rehabilitation and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. As professionals, to support, produce, and disseminate scholarly work, raise awareness and build bridges for advocacy, promote social justice and diversity endeavors for persons with disabilities.” Dr. Lynn joins 13 additional country representatives.