Day 1 – Frankfurt | Inclusive City Tour and Strategic Program Exchange
The study visit officially began in the city of Frankfurt, where the delegation met with Gaëtan Garcia (Head of Operations, TAFISA) and Timothy Thomas (Intern, TAFISA) and took part in a guided inclusive city tour of Frankfurt, which highlighted accessible urban sports infrastructure, barrier-free public spaces, and inclusive outdoor recreation areas.
To wrap up the day, the delegation engaged in a meeting highlighting Sport for All initiatives and innovative approaches to the inclusion of people with disabilities, while also examining the policy frameworks and organizational structures that support inclusive sport in Germany at both national and local levels.
Day 2 – Frankfurt | Practical Wheelchair Sports Training at Rollstuhl Sport Club (RSC)
The second day was entirely dedicated to hands-on adaptive sports training at the Rollstuhl Sport Club (RSC), one of Frankfurt's leading centers for inclusive and wheelchair sports.
The morning session featured wheelchair table tennis training under the supervision of Laurence Taburet (who participated in the German Wheelchair Championship Final 2011). Participants explored adaptive technical methods, learned about equipment adjustments and optimal playing positions, and studied safety standards.
Later that day, the focus shifted to wheelchair sports for children and youth, led by Andrea Schlicker. This session centered on inclusive coaching approaches for young athletes, emphasizing social integration through team sports, game-based exercise, and the principles of adaptive physical education.
Day 3 – Darmstadt–Kranichstein | Wheelchair Flying Disc and Expert Exchange
On the third day, the delegation traveled to Darmstadt–Kranichstein and took part in a wheelchair flying disc training session led by Ms. Tanja Gebert. The group learned about adaptive throwing mechanics, upper-body coordination techniques, team dynamics in wheelchair sports, and methods for injury prevention and efficient movement.
By bringing together experts in coaching, policy, communication, and research, and connecting them with Germany's inclusive sports ecosystem, the project hopes to create lasting value that will extend far beyond the four-day mobility experience.
