Dr. Robert Steadward will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Mount Royal University (MRU) during the Faculty of Health, Community and Education convocation ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The recognition highlights his longstanding contributions to sport, disability rights, and inclusive education.
Dr. Steadward is widely recognized as a leading advocate for the development of adapted physical activity and Paralympic sport worldwide. He was the founding president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), playing a key role in uniting global efforts to support athletes with disabilities and advance sport as a tool for inclusion. His work has helped shape international policies and programs that promote access, equity, and visibility for individuals with disabilities in sport and physical activity.
The honorary degree from MRU acknowledges not only Dr. Steadward’s global impact but also his role in strengthening academic and community connections in the field of adapted physical activity. His legacy continues to influence educational institutions, researchers, and organizations committed to the rights and participation of persons with disabilities.
The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity congratulates Dr. Steadward on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued leadership in promoting access to physical activity for all.
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