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10 Jul 2014
London 2012 Paralympics has ‘transformed’ British attitudes towards disabled people
Nearly 70 per cent of Britons feel attitudes towards disabled people have improved since the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
The figure comes from the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) Paralympic data from the ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, which is part of a national, cross-sectional survey which conducts around 1,100 interviews each month and provides a snapshot of views and opinions.
According to Mike Penning, minister of state for disabled people, the changes in attitudes since 2012 have led to positive developments for disabled people across the country.
“London 2012 has helped lead to a transformation in the representation of, and attitudes towards, disabled people in Britain,” Penning said.
“It has challenged mind-sets and left a positive lasting legacy. But more still needs to be done to challenge perceptions.”
The London 2012 Games have also had a direct effect on participation levels in disability sport.
Government statistics show that there are now 315,000 more disabled people playing sport regularly than in 2005.
Paralympic triple-gold medallist Sophie Christiansen added: "London 2012 not only inspired a generation, it challenged the ideas of a generation about what disabled people were capable of.
"Just because we might be a bit different does not mean we should be looked at any differently. We all have unique talents and deserve the opportunity to fulfil our true potential."
• This year's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature more disabled athletes than ever in the competition’s history. In total, there will be 20 disability sport events covering the five core Para-Sports – athletics, lawn bowls, powerlifting, swimming and cycling.
Background
This week marks the second anniversary of the Paralympic Games in London
Last year, Prime Minister David Cameron launched the Disability Confident campaign – designed to break down barriers in employing disabled people. The employment rate for disabled people is currently 45 per cent.
As well as the positive effects of London 2012, it is believed that attitudes towards disabled people have changed due to improvements being made to accessibility across the UK’s transport infrastructure – which has resulted in disabled people becoming “more visible” in everyday life.
• More than 8,100 rail carriages now comply with modern accessibility standards and a total of £500m will have been spent on upgrading railway stations to become more accessible by 2019.
• In the capital, 66 tube stations are now step-free and Transport For London plans to make a further 28 London underground and overground stations step-free over the next decade.
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19 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the
highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
27 Mar 2024
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry
achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table
event in Bangkok, Thailand.
08 Mar 2024
Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under
the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the
natural world.
04 Mar 2024
SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
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01 Mar 2024
Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss
Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
06 Feb 2024
Canyon Ranch announces Enchant at The Ranch wellness festival
Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host the first edition of its beauty and wellness
festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in
Arizona.
10 Jan 2024
Spas of America unveils Top 100 Spas of 2023, Spa at Séc-he lands first place
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of 2023, with
The Spa at Séc-he in downtown Palm Springs, California, taking the top spot.
20 Dec 2023
We Work Well unveils 2024 event schedule for fitness, wellness and hospitality industries
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and
locations for its 2024 conference calendar.
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