Disability and the Paralympics

The 2012 Paralympics in London was not only the ultimate showcase for disabled athletes and a chance to build on the Olympics feel good factor – it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to change the way people think about disability.

	Paralympics have power to change attitudes towards disabled people New polling shows 62% of disabled people and their families believe the Paralympics can improve attitudes towards disabled people. Read the full results.
	Public attitudes towards disability Ahead of the games Scope asked disabled people where they thought the public's attitudes were at. Shockingly almost half felt attitudes towards them have got worse (46%). Read the survey.
	Facts and figures on disability Want to know how many disabled people there are in the UK or what happens when a disabled person tries to find work? Here are our Disability 2012 facts and figures.

Everyday lives of ordinary disabled people

	Hayleigh's story Sports mad fans from around the world are flying into London. But what happens when you can't fly? Read Hayleigh's story.
	Ian's story The spotlight will soon be on Team GB’s disabled athletes. Here is the story of how one photographer brought a new perspective to capturing Paralympians. Read Ian's story.
	Mike's story Away from the Paralympics, many disabled people have to battle hard to get the right support. Here is the story of one man’s fight to get his voice heard.

Inside the Paralympics

	Wheelchair Fencing blog Neil Ross is blogging about his experiences at the Paralympics. Neil has been involved in disability sport for over 23 years and has represented Great Britain at Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Fencing. Read Neil's blog.
	Superhuman or super athletes? The Paralympics ads have got the world talking. Cool, bold and big budget, they show elite athletes at the top of their game. But what do you think of the superhuman tag?
	Jane's story “Disabled athletes face hurdles on and off the racetrack.” A Paralympic coach tells all.
	Tyler's story GB’s next Paralympic star? Wheelchair basketball player Tyler Saunders reveals his hopes for 2016.

Want to know more about disability in 2012?

For more details about these statistics or anything else to do with disability in 2012, please contact Scope's media team on 020 7619 7200.

Download a pdf of Scope's Disability 2012 statistics infographic.