Harischandra is a CCODP veteran. In 1985 he joined as a trainer of handicraft painting and has been with the organisation ever since. He came from a large family and despite being afflicted with polio, was fortunate enough to reach O levels at school, a privilege missed out by many disabled people in Sri Lanka. Harischandra understands the impact the improvements at the CCODP have had on the people here and feels he has made a positive contribution to these changes. He has not seen an institution so dedicated to the cause of disabled people and is keen to stay and watch the changes in the future, passing on his skills to the newer arrivals.