Relatively few people in the general public can name athletes with a
disability who excel at their sports. Similarly, few people know about
disability sports programs in their communities or about competitions such
as the Paralympic Games, Deaflympics, or Special
Olympics World Games
Why is public awareness of disability sport important? How do
sports performances by elite athletes with a disability help to change
public perceptions about disability?
What can be done to improve public awareness of disability
sports, especially the range of opportunities available to persons from
different disability populations?
What would entice a member of the general public to be a
spectator at a disability sports competition?
