Disability - Catering

Question 1

Define ‘Adapted Sports’ and give an example

Answer 1

• Where the heights of goals are the same but the rules are adapted
• Example: In wheelchair basketball, the hoop heights are the same but some of the rules are adapted

Question 2

Define the term ‘Adapted Equipment’ and give an example

Answer 2

• Where equipment is adapted so that it is audible for the event and can be used
• In blind football, the footballs used have ball-bearings within small components within the ball, so that it is audible and its movements can be tracked

Question 3

What is disability classification?

Answer 3

• Numbers and letters which identify the particular disability to make competition fair,
• This is used in athletics

Question 4

What are the legal requirements for facilities to cater for disabled participants? (A)

Answer 4

• Access: Doors and doorways have to be wide enough to allow wheelchair access and ramps must be provided

Question 5

What are the legal requirements for facilities to cater for disabled participants? (P)

Answer 5

• Parking: Disabled bays must be marked and made available

Question 6

What are the legal requirements for facilities to cater for disabled participants? (PRO)

Answer 6

• Provision: Lifts must allow access to upper floors
• Disabled toilets must be provided
• There should be specific activities
• Clubs or classes that are particulary suited to the disabled