Enhancing Access and Inclusion: The Retrofitting of Olympic Facilities for the Paralympic Games

Authors

Lawrence W. Judge, Ball State UniversityFollow
Jeffrey Petersen, Baylor UniversityFollow
Adam Smith, Ball State UniversityFollow
Kyra Livergood, Ball State UniversityFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9941-5665

DOI

https://doi.org/10.7290/jasm16sdfx

Abstract

This critical review examines the strategies and challenges in adapting Olympic facilities for Paralympic use. A synthesis of recent literature evaluates successful retrofitting initiatives, elucidates ongoing challenges, and assesses the repercussions of global events on the dynamic process of facility conversion. The resulting analysis culminates in evidence-based recommendations for future investigations and the operational enhancement of Paralympic venues. These findings suggest that adopting a collaborative approach, anchored in universal design principles and preemptive planning, is imperative to developing accessible, efficient, and ecologically responsible Paralympic infrastructures.

Recommended Citation

Judge, Lawrence W.; Petersen, Jeffrey; Smith, Adam; and Livergood, Kyra (2024) "Enhancing Access and Inclusion: The Retrofitting of Olympic Facilities for the Paralympic Games," Journal of Applied Sport Management: Vol. 16 : Iss. 3.
https://doi.org/10.7290/jasm16sdfx
Available at: https://trace.tennessee.edu/jasm/vol16/iss3/1