Mission Statement: The purposes for which the Corporation is to be formed are for scientific research, educational, and charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and in this connection to promote the profession of Orthotics and Prosthetics through education, research, promoting the education of deserving individuals in the profession and working to raise the standards of education and research in the profession. The Corporation may promote the profession through public education to enhance the public's knowledge of the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession and to assist in building capacity to educate and train future members of the profession. The Corporation will endeavor to do its work to promote the greater advancement and protection of the public good and welfare in this area.