To undertake the pilot experiments of prevention of disability （POD） in 14 different geographical areas to serve as examples for future development of rehabilitation work in China and in Asia. Methods.According to the principles and national criterion

27 000 people affected by leprosy were selected and assessed using disability record forms at beginning and followed up regularly for observing changes of different indicators. Results. A total of 197 neuritis cases were detected and treated with prednisolone out of 1 407 new or active cases. Self care training of eyes

hands and feet were conducted for 10 500 disabled people affected by leprosy. Comprehensive therapy was given to 1 804 cases having complicated ulcers of which 1 055 cases have got their ulcers healed. Out of 706 prostheses

613 were given to patients with satisfactory results. Surgical treatment was given to 269 cases and 251 have shown good progress. Conclusion. Most of patients have got benefit from the project in function or appearance which is very helpful for their going back to the society and agreed by foreign experts during the final evaluation. The experiences from the project can be implemented in the whole country.