3. General Objects of the Corporation

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

The general objects for which the Corporation is constituted are hereby declared to be–

(a)

to rehabilitate disabled persons, by providing them with educational services and engaging them in so-cial services ;

(b)

to grant awards to disabled persons ;

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(c)

to provide necessary aid and assistance to victims of natural disasters ;

(d)

to protect and safeguard the rights of disabled persons ;

(e)

to provide nutritious food, medical facilities, vocational training and employment to disabled persons ;

(f)

to establish and maintain libraries, to subscribe for and issue books, journals, souvenirs and periodicals ;

(g)

to promote, arrange, organize and hold, exhibitions, lectures, seminars, symposia, workshops, classes, debates, conferences, tours and excursions ;

(h)

to co-operate and associate, with other associations, societies or organizations having objects similar to those of the Corporation ;

(i)

to do all such other acts and things as are conducive or incidental to , the attainment of all or any of the above objects.

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