Poll: Paralympics legacy 'mixed'

Will the Paralympic Games change opinions on disabled people?

David Weir Paralympics
Great Britain's David Weir celebrates his victory in the men's 1500m T54 at the Olympic stadium, London. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire

For the 11 days of the Paralympics, disabled athletes are centre stage - impressing and inspiring people up and down the country.

David Cameron said he hopes the Games will change people's views on disability.

But an exclusive ITV News/ComRes poll has found that while it may change attitudes - a worrying number of people believe discrimination will still continue.

Nina Nannar reports:

ITV News/ComRes poll results:

  • 85% think Paralympians are great role models.
  • More than four out of five (82%) say the Paralympic Games will help to make disabled people more visible in the media.
  • Two thirds (65%) say the Games will reduce negative stereotypes about disabled people.
  • 56% think discrimination against disabled people will reduce because of the Paralympic Games.
  • 46% say Paralympic athletes are more inspirational than Olympic athletes but 34% disagree.