No Exceptions Philosophy

Some key factors have been identified that will guide physical recreation and sport provision for disabled people.

• Physical recreation is a human need: all people have a right to participate in physical recreation and sport of their own choice and for their own individual motivations.
• Disabled people participate in physical recreation for the same reasons as able-bodied people.
• A fully-inclusive society is non-disabling, where barriers to participation and achievement are identified and removed and everyone has access to opportunities for participation and achievement.
• Inclusive physical recreation and sport focuses on meeting the unique needs and preferences of all individuals in the community. Inclusive physical recreation and sport opportunities can be integrated or segregated.
• Disabled people add value through their own improved health and wellbeing, as well as through their contribution to others and organisations.
• Language and images of people participating in physical recreation and sport need to be inclusive, positive and appropriate.
• Te Tiriti o Waitangi is recognised as the founding document in this country and is considered in the development and delivery of physical recreation and sport.
• Reducing inequalities is a key government goal and is considered in the development and delivery of physical recreation and sport.
• Disabled people are advocates for themselves and, where required, support structures are in place to make this possible.
• Good practice to be identified and disseminated across the sector.
• Physical recreation and sport takes responsibility for its own development, using support where required.

The Philosophical Foundation

• An enabling attitude
• An enabling environment where all barriers are removed
• Access that is real and equitable
• All people participating

>> Next: Key Issues

Updated | 18 Jan 2007.

Skip page tools.

• Go to top