Recreation and leisure activities play a vital role in all our lives, but there is a considerable lack of research concerning the necessary knowledge regarding how to organize them appropriately for persons with disabilities. The present study seeks to find out what professional providers need to know in order to organize such activities. For this purpose, twelve face-to-face interviews and a focus-group discussion were carried out. The designated experts of course included some with disabilities. The results were evaluated according to certain core categories, devised using a combination of deductively and inductively oriented methods. The findings are indicative of the significant challenges involved in leading an active and varied life outside specialized institutions. It is important for professionals to be knowledgeable about the societal background of the concept of inclusion. Besides this knowledge, which concerns the issue of raising awareness, professionals need to be well informed about the most common disabilities and their effects, and also be aware of environmental factors.
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