The Italian Institute of Telemedicine is a no-profit institution aiming at promoting education, social solidarity and research on health issues. The purpose of the institution is to promote the education, knowledge and updating, development and dissemination of scientific breakthroughs, objects, forms of thought and life solutions in order to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged people due disabling physical condition. The institution aims to promote cultural and scientific activities, meetings, debates, seminars, conferences and courses. The institution may also raise funds through the forms permitted by law and establish scholarships.