Background There is a paucity of research regarding the attitudes of coaches towards
training athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID). This is particularly evident for coaches …

This paper presents the results of a study seeking to examine the experiences of people with
intellectual disability in a sporting context. The research design employed an online …

It is important to understand factors associated with sport participation for youth with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With a sample of 414 Special Olympics …

The position of sport in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities has come a very long
way and now plays a much more central role, from grassroots participation in local …

This article provides insights from an empirical study on the meaning of social inclusion for
Finnish athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID) who participate in Special Olympics (SO). A …

For 40 years, Special Olympics has been a worldwide leader in providing year-round sport
training and competition opportunities to athletes with intellectual disabilities. In 1968, the …

Research question: This paper aims to provide new insights into why community sports
volunteers engage with intellectual disability as a form of diversity, and how these drivers …

Background While barriers to participation in physical activity are well documented, there is
no consolidated evidence on strategies promoting participation of people with intellectual …

Background Research suggests that sport facilitates belonging for diverse athletes. This
scoping review characterizes literature on sport participation and belonging for young adults …

A research study, recently commenced at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland under
the leadership of Professor Roy McConkey, is working in partnership with Special Olympics …