Editor's comment.

As this is the final issue of this year, I thought it would be a good time to provide a review of the Journal activities this year. I often get inquiries regarding how many manuscripts are received as well as the rejection rate for the Journal. Therefore, I think a summary at the end of the year is appropriate.

Perhaps the highlight of this year was the publication in Winter 2001 of the special issue on Spirituality. This issue included excellent overview articles as well as several in depth "how to" articles describing how to include spirituality in counseling people with disabilities. In the year 2000, 57 manuscripts were received and reviewed competitively. Of these, 19 were accepted for subsequent publication, 22 were rejected and 16 were returned for revision. The rejection rate is 54% for manuscripts on which final decisions have been made, and 67% if manuscripts returned for revision are considered as rejected. Fifty manuscripts have been received as of October, 2001, and the pattern of acceptance appears to be similar to year 2000. The Journal continues to strive to appeal to the diversity of the professionals and consumers that constitute the rehabilitation community.