The purpose of CEPSA is:
- Locate polio survivors and provide them with information about post-polio syndrome;
- Give referrals for medical and emotional assistance;
- Counsel as needed or requested;
- Educate the members, their families, the medical community, and medical and personal caregivers about post-polio syndrome;
- Promote public awareness of polio, post-polio syndrome, polio immunizations, global polio eradication and local accessibility issues;
- Promote social welfare, education, and fellowship through activities such as tours, holiday dinners, field trips, conferences, seminars, and workshops;
- Raise, receive, use, hold, and apply any contributions, bequests, endowments, or other proceeds to carry out the general purposes.