Social inclusion of people with disabilities on the example of the activities of the zakopane handicup foundation

Abstract

The paper deals with the social integration of people with disabilities, with special attention to the socialisation of children and young people. People with physical or mental disabilities are particularly vulnerable to disabilities in terms of psychomotor skills and independence. The present study aims to highlight the importance of organisations, including the Zakopane Handicup Foundation, which are committed to supporting young people with disabilities in their comprehensive development. The Foundation focuses on social inclusion in the broadest sense. The Handicup Foundation is a non-governmental organization that has been active in Zakopane since 2014. The main objective of the Foundation is to promote physical culture and sports, especially for people with temporary or permanent disabilities. In addition, Handicup deals with the integration of athletes with diverse psycho-physical abilities. In addition, some members of the organization, including children, are qualified to participate in the Paralympic Games. The issue of social inclusion of people with disabilities continues to be an open topic for scientific debate identifying new ways of supporting people with disabilities.