Assessing the after-effects of Major Parasport Games on the lives of persons with disabilities* in host locations.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Tell us your experiences, share your perceptions.

Elite Athletes

Have there been more coaches, better facilities and increased access to help you compete at a higher level?

Recreational Sport Participants

Are there more options, more volunteers and better support to help you participate in your community?

Casual or Non-Sport Participants

Are you aware of more opportunities, more education and better support that would encourage participation?

Project Echo is an innovative and accessible web platform designed to build upon the momentum of a set of games. By keeping the conversation going with valuable stakeholders in the Parasport and recreation community, we can better identify the social impacts and recognize the lasting legacies of these celebratory and high-performance events for people with a disability. Join in the discussion!

- Adam Purdy, former Paralympian

I want to be part of Project Echo because I want to help spread the positive message about para sports.

- Lewis McConnell, GB Boccia Player / Coach

Top Discussions

Meet the superhumans

Live Session 1- Project Echo Introduction Session

What Are Your Thoughts on the Tokyo 2021 Announcement?

Travel to and from your facility

A Time for Change?

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ProjectECHO is excited to announce this exciting series: Can We Do Better with Major Games' Legacies? stay tuned for details on each session. In the meantime join our the conversation on https://t.co/eWdGoKQJTj #inclusion #participation #accesibility #disabilities #parasport pic.twitter.com/oKgSSzc0Q6
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ProjectECHO Session 4 with @JulieMcElroy.
She discusses how volunteer programs impact Game legacy. What do you remember most about your volunteer experience? What did they do right? What could they improve? https://t.co/nOrrZQES4V pic.twitter.com/727mAliky4
— Projectecho (@projectecho2020) June 5, 2020

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— CDPP (@CanDisParPro) June 4, 2020