Author: P. David Howe, Professor, Western University

As the Paralympic Games come to an end with the closing ceremony, it’s an opportune moment to reflect back on the messaging behind the event. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) promoted the Games as an inclusive event that enhances opportunities for people who experience disability globally. At a recent United Nations conference on inclusion, held just prior to the start of the Paris 2024 Games, IPC President Andrew Parsons stated: “We have the perfect platform to bring the important decision-makers and persons of influence to the table for the first time to really leverage the incredible power of the Paralympics…