Raising disabled heroes in sport: challenges and prospects

• Main Authors: Abd Rahim, Badruel Hairiel, Mohamad Diah, Nurazzura
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Zes Rokman Resources 2018
• Subjects: H65 Schools. Institutes of social sciences; HM701 Social systems; HM711 Groups and organizations; LC Special aspects of education; LC1390 Education of special classes of persons; LC65 Social aspects of education
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/66839/1/IJCWED5_23.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/66839/; http://www.ijcwed.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/IJCWED5_23.pdf

Since 1960s, the involvement of people with disabilities in sport has increased significantly. However, their participation in sports is considered tough compared to their able-bodied peers. Previous studies indicated that limited access to facilities and lack of opportunities were among the chall...