The CARA Adapted Physical Activity Centre works at a strategic level to influence and support the policies and programmes of agencies involved in the provision of sport, physical activity and physical education for people with disabilities.
This is achieved through the following:
Providing information, advice and guidance on adapted physical activity and disability sport
Increasing the number of opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity
Providing information and support to people with disabilities whose aim is to achieve their optimum level of performance
Advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport, physical activity and physical education
Supporting and influencing organisations involved in the provision of sport and physical activity to be more inclusive
Developing and facilitating programmes to provide a range of training opportunities to professionals working within the sport, physical activity and physical education delivery systems
Providing information on training courses being offered by key partners nationally
Providing support, advice and information to enhance access for people with disabilities to participate
Undertaking and coordinating research
Providing information on events and programmes occurring throughout Ireland
Assisting with the developments of both local and national sport and physical activity strategies to encourage the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and physical activity
