International Organisations
This section provides an overview of key organisations that are involved in disability sport and development. Further information can be obtained from the websites of each organisation.Handicap International
Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside... Read more
International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) is a cross-disciplinary professional organisation of individuals, institutions, and agencies supporting... Read more
International Paralympic Committee
Situated in Bonn, Germany, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the international governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC supervises and coordinates the Paralympic... Read more
Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organisation dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected... Read more
International Committee of Sports for the Deaf
The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf is the governing body for the summer and winter Deaflympics. The headquarters are located in Frederick, Maryland USA and for that... Read more
Other organisations
There are a number of other organisations that are currently active in promoting opportunities for people with a disability in developing countries to participate in sport and some... Read more
