paralymic as example of changing public attitudes, etc

Question 1

facts about raising awarness and changing attitudes

Answer 1

-2020 tokyo paralymic had 4.25 billion viewers wheras 2008 paralympics had 3.8 billion
-one in 3 british ppl said the games changed their views of disabled people positively

Question 2

facts about improved policies and accessibility

Answer 2

-in london 2012, infrastructure was improved with 45% more accessible public transport

Question 3

facts about increased opportunities in sports and education

Answer 3

-rapid growth from 400 athletes at the first paralympics to 4,400 athletes in tokyo 2020

Question 4

impact on employment and education

Answer 4

-continous rise of disabled individuals in uk employed after 2012 paralympics e.g. in 2019, 52% employment

Question 5

new opportunities for disadvantaged groups

Answer 5

-improved policies, better access to sports and opportunities for disabeled athletes, due to international media the movement gained recognition