“It’s only when you start to discuss and probe a bit deeper into how inclusion works that you discover it can be quite complex. It becomes complex because it involves things like attitudes, technical skills, ideas of equal opportunity and human rights.” 

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What is Inclusion? In sport and physical activity for people with disability

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“Beyond the first reactions, many coaches may make various assumptions about what persons with a disability can or cannot do. Rather than speculating about the athlete’s capabilities, coaches should engage in a frank dialogue. Communication is a key component in any successful coach–athlete relationship, perhaps even more when athletes with a disability are involved.” 

Coaching Athletes with a Disability