[1] The main causes for disability in Sri Lanka are poor hygiene, lack of medical care, the prevalence of 30 years of war, the aftereffects of the 2004 tsunami, and an increase in accidents.
[3][4] The definition of disability in Sri Lanka is: "Any person who as a result of any deficiency in his physical or mental capabilities whether congenital or not is unable by himself to ensure for himself, wholly or partly the necessities of life".
Chapter III, article 12, paragraph 4 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka permits legislation and executive action that creates advantages for disabled persons.
Visually Handicapped Trust Fund Act Some organisations have voluntarily come forward to help the disabled people in Sri Lanka.
They include:[6] Generally in Sri Lanka, most disabled people are unemployed as they face discrimination and limitations to access safe working environments.
[9] In Colombo, The Shiranee Joseph de Saram Foundation operates a workshop that employs people with Intellectual Disability.