This handbook explores the various ways in which disability sport is governed and organised across Europe, as well as examining the extent to which persons with a disability participate in sport at the grassroots level. Based upon a solid theoretical framework and up-to-date data, the 19 country-specific chapters in this handbook give a comparative overview of the structuring, steering and supporting elements of disability sport policy and sport participation levels amongst persons with a disability, as well as the extent to which countries adopt policies to promote inclusion in sport in this population. A multitude of authors also identify the various methods and challenges in collecting sport participation data with regard to persons with a disability. This handbook will be a valuable resource for academic study across a range of sport and disability related programs, as well as a point of reference for researchers and policymakers working in this area. Table of contents Introduction: Sport Participation a Human Right for Persons with a Disability Understanding Disability, Disability Sport and Inclusion Participation in Sport and Physical Activity Amongst People with a Disability: A Pan-European Comparative Approach Denmark: Disability Sports Policy at Arm's Length Finland: Facts Behind the Long and Complicated Process of Disability Inclusion in Sports Disability and Sport in Iceland Norway Beyond Inclusion: Opportunity Structures in Sports for All in Sweden Ireland Northern Ireland: Disability Sport in a Shared Space United Kingdom: An Inclusionary Approach to Sport Austria: Half Way to Inclusion? Disability Sport in Belgium/Flanders: From a Fragmented Mosaic Towards a More Inclusive Landscape Complexity and Coexistence: Disability Sport in Germany The Netherlands: Towards Inclusive Sport for People with a Disability Switzerland Hungary: Rise of Attention Given to Disability Sports Disability Sport in Lithuania Structure of the Analysis on the Development and Situation of Disability Sports Policy in Slovenia Portugal: Pathways of Sport for People with Disabilities Disability Sport in Spain Turkey (Republic of Turkey): Disability Sports, Policies and Implementations The Landscape of Sport for Persons with a Disability: A System Within a System
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