Our Mission

1 The mission of the "International Foundation Papa Jack V. R." is it guarantee and support the development and promotion of the orthopedic and prosthetic profession - that is, the profession of Orthopedic Technologists; being Bandagists, Orthopedists, Prosthetics and Orthopedic Shoemakers, and all those closely related to the profession.

2 The main objectives of the "International Foundation Papa Jack V. R." include the promotion of the quality of orthopedic technical care for persons with disabilities in the broadest sense with special attention for their quality of life and social integration, as well as medical, paramedical, therapeutic, social and economic aspects.

3 The "International Foundation Papa Jack V.R." wants to contribute to the above goals and objectives by providing appropriate support for the basic education and continuing lifelong training of orthopedic and prosthetic professionals, who, through their creative input, provide real added value can make a difference to the lives of people with disabilities. The Foundation also aims to promote research and product development, and the conceptual framework of orthoptic care.

4 In addition, the "International Foundation Papa Jack V. R." to the promote information dissemination and communication and availability communicate of the technical and accompanying documentation in all current and future to promote forms.

5 To fulfill its mission, the International Foundation Papa Jack V. R." to contacts and cooperation with all national and international authorities, associations, in particular with regard to:

professional training:

• by promoting scientific and technical research,
• by developing and implementing standardization, compliance, guidance and regulation stimulate,
• by rewarding graduates in orthopedics and prosthetics with an annual prize for the best thesis,

quality of orthoptic and prosthetic services:

• by safeguarding the economic interests of its members,
• by defending and improving the living conditions of their patients;
• by "International Foundation Papa Jack V.R." to award prizes for exceptional performance and in the field of Orthopedic Technologies.

communication:

• by encouraging, participating in and carrying out any action that the mutual communication and information exchange between its members and all stakeholders involved in the professional activities.
• by developing and continuously improving the common international nomenclature (INTERBOR) Concerning orthoses and prostheses in compliance with ISO standards and the international classification of the Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) from the WHO, which can be found on the website of the "International Foundation Papa Jack V.R."
• by striving for the spread of the YELLOW CROSS a yellow cross display and/or printed matter the symbol for the Orthopedic sector companies and practices to draw attention to our sector.

6 The above list of goals and objectives shall in no way be regarded as definitive and be considered exhaustive. By decision of the Board of Directors, the "International Foundation Papa Jack V.R." authorized to take all other actions that are directly or indirectly related to its mission. In particular can cooperate and participate in such activities that are in conform to its mission and those its goals and objectives support.