Commissions

Physical Activity

RI Global’s Commission on Leisure, Recreation & Physical Activities promotes the right for an interactive lifestyle for people with disabilities in educational, physical, social and cultural activities.

RI Global’ s Commission on Leisure, Recreation & Physical Activities (LRPA) promotes the right for an interactive lifestyle for people with disabilities in educational, physical, social and cultural activities. The primary aim of the commission is to develop and promote best rehabilitation practice and knowledge for all stakeholders to achieve accessibility for all people in the field of physical, social, and cultural activities. Generally, the Commission promotes the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities with a special emphasis on Article 30 by:

  • Developing and disseminating best practice in the LRPA for persons living with disabilities and elderly people.
  • Ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to sporting, recreational and tourism venues.
  • Encouraging the participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream sporting activities at all levels.
  • Promoting an active lifestyle. The field of LRPA can provide an important contribution to health, participation, and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. 
  • Developing cooperative relationships with international organizations.

Leadership

Zhanxin Tang

Chair, LRPA

Jan Johansen

Vice-Chair, LRPA

The Award will draw more attention to disability affairs and inspire greater contributions to a more equal, inclusive and accessible society.

Projects and Documents

News & Events

Laureates of the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements 2023

In 2019, RI aiming to draw more attention to disability affairs and inspire greater contributions to a more equal, inclusive, and accessible society worldwide, initiated the Rehabilitation International Award for Outstanding Achievements, recognizing individuals...

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