Sport by, for and with people with disabilities has gained considerable importance in recent years in Europe. There has been an evolution in the kind of sports activities available and nowadays many sports are accessible for both physically and mentally disabled people. Everybody, whether disabled or non-disabled, young or old, boys or girls, can appreciate and benefit from sport activities.

In this chapter four important values of sport are described:

• Empowerment
• Social interaction and integration
• Physical rehabilitation
• Awareness raising