Paris 2024 Changed Attitudes Towards Disability
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has released new independent global research showing that the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games significantly changed public perceptions of people with disabilities. The Games are now viewed as one of the world’s most prominent sporting events.
The IPC commissioned Nielsen Sports to study the event’s impact, surveying over 15,000 people across 11 countries before and after the Games. Results revealed that 73% of respondents felt their attitudes towards people with disabilities had improved, 80% gained a stronger appreciation of their abilities, and 79% became more supportive of disability inclusion across all areas of society.
