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Center for the Study of Sport in Society

Director: Peter P. Roby

Seeks to increase awareness of sport and its relation to society, develop programs that identify problems, offer solutions and promote the benefits of sport. Employing the power and influence of sport to create positive social change, Sport in Society promotes the values of diversity, conflict resolution, violence prevention, equal sports opportunities, community service, education and research, and disability advocacy and inclusion. Its Disability Sport Research Initiative engages in research, advocacy, and education activities related to athletes with a disability in sport. The Initiative works to create more access, equality, inclusion, respect, and legitimacy for athletes with a disability in the sporting environment. The Center has been funded by Massachusetts Department of Public Health, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and Corporation for National Service. It has a 36-person staff. Founded in 1984.