3.0 Objects
The objects of the Foundation are the following exclusively charitable objects:
3.1 To promote and provide for the independence, integration, enablement and well-being of blind and vision impaired people in New Zealand society.
3.2 To provide, co-ordinate and facilitate the provision of services, programmes and activities in the fields of and in relation to the education, training, rehabilitation, recreation, equalisation of opportunities, enablement, support, assistance and well-being of blind and vision impaired people.
3.3 To promote and encourage, by education, publicity and otherwise respect for and observance of the full human and civil rights of blind and vision impaired people.
3.4 To promote and encourage the creation of a New Zealand society accessible to and inclusive of blind and vision impaired people so that they are able to live, work, and participate in all aspects of community life as valued and equal citizens.
3.5 To promote and encourage a positive attitude towards blindness and vision impairment, not only amongst the public but also amongst blind and vision impaired people.
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3.6 To encourage and assist blind and vision impaired people to achieve personal independence and to realise their full potential in, and for the benefit of, society.
3.7 To encourage and assist blind and vision impaired people with additional disabilities to live useful and dignified lives according to their personal choice.
3.8 To promote equal opportunities for blind and vision impaired people and their ability to enjoy and exercise the same fundamental rights, privileges and responsibilities as all other New Zealanders.
3.9 To promote and encourage the elimination of barriers to the dignified participation and use by blind and vision impaired people in and of mainstream activities structures and facilities, and to social and physical environments that preserve and enable personal integrity and choice and that recognise the value and contribution of all citizens.
3.10 To promote and encourage open and convenient access and use by blind and vision impaired people to and of all programmes, services, buildings and facilities designed or intended for public use including: transportation, information and telecommunications, education, work training opportunities and creative leisure.
3.11 To promote and encourage the creation of opportunities for blind and vision impaired people to contribute to the economic, social, political and cultural life of the community.
3.12 To assist State and civil agencies to fulfil their obligations to blind and vision impaired people as full citizens.
3.13 To consult and co-operate with other persons and organisations concerned with the well-being of blind and vision impaired people and the prevention, treatment, amelioration or cure of blindness or vision impairment.
3.14 To promote and encourage programmes that help in raising the awareness, and minimise the incidence, of preventable blindness.
3.15 To give particular recognition to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and their application to the governance and services of the Foundation.
3.16 To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of any of the foregoing objects.