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Objectives and Functions The WRO is defined by its Constitution as the directing and coordinating authority on international rehabilitation work, its aim ¡°human dignity for the challenged will be guaranteed¡±. The following are the WRO¡¯s responsibilities: To assist governments, upon request, in strengthening rehabilitation services; To establish and maintain such administrative and technical services as may be required, including statistical services; To provide information, counsel, and assistance in the field of rehabilitation; To stimulate and advance work on the overcoming of handicaps and the prevention and control of any possible risk; To promote, in co-operation with other specialized agencies where necessary, the improvement of welfare policies for the challenged, rehabilitation technology and economic or working conditions; To promote cooperation among scientific and professional groups which contribute to the enhancement of rehabilitation; To propose international conventions and agreements on the handicap matters; To promote and conduct research in the field of rehabilitation; To promote improved standards of teaching and training in rehabilitation and related professions; To assist in developing an informed public opinion among all peoples on matters of handicap; • To supervise the paralympics effectively. |
