Page 21 - Sportability

Overcoming
physical barriers
is comparatively
easier by

bringing about
infrastructural
changes than
changing societal

attitudes towards
persons with
disabilities and
self-perception of

PwDs

attitudes towards persons with disabilities and self-
perception of PwDs. Sports is one such arena that
provides opportunities to break such attitudinal
barriers. Therefore, this booklet ventures out to
delineate the usability of sports as inclusionary
practices for PwD. It also aims to empower schools to
conceptualise and maximise available resources to
make provisions for accessible and adaptive sports
facilities with minimum investment, in turn making its
contribution to the betterment of society. Additionally,
it provides opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
to access sports facilities culminating in seamless
inclusion in society. It also brings forth inspiring stories
of individuals who, when given access to the best
infrastructure and facilities, overcome all barriers to
accomplish their dreams.

In sum, the booklet provides insights, awareness,
guidance, and advice on sports for Persons with
Disabilites with a focus on enhancing users’ knowledge
and practice on inclusion.

The document was released by the chief guest for
the seminar, Shri Amitabh Kant, India’s Sherpa
G20 & former CEO, NITI Aayog; Guest of honour Dr
Satyapal Singh, Coach, and youngest Dronacharya
Awardee; Ms Ambika Pant, Honorary Secretary, Board
of Trustee, Modern School Society; who were joined
by Dr Vijay Datta, Principal Modern School; Ms Abha
Sadana Director, Modern Institute for Education; & Dr
Anviti Singh, Technical Advisor, Modern Institute for
Education.

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