The Tokyo Paralympics are acting as a vehicle to improve the take-up of sports by the disabled, but the number of physically active disabled people is still relatively tiny.Despite the amazing feats demonstrated by the Paralympic athletes competing in Tokyo, for a lot of people with disabilities, participating in sports is a tremendous physical and psychological challenge.Adults with a disability are half as likely to meet physical activity guidelines through sport or physical recreation than adults without a disability, according to a 2020 study by the Japan Sports Agency.Studies have indi…READ FULL ARTICLE
