Disability takes various forms and is quite difficult to understand for both non-disabled persons and people with disabilities. The charity model sees people with disabilities as victims of their impairment. The medical model considers people with disabilities as persons with physical problems which need to be cured. The social model regards disability as the result of the way society is organized. Barriers faced by disabled people, and dimensions and functions of the community are mentioned in the article. Also, some information is given about sport as a means of social inclusion, empowerment, social interaction and integration, physical rehabilitation, and awareness-raising. In conclusion, we need to highlight the importance of approaching the issues of persons with disabilities from a positive perspective, and we need to raise awareness of the key issues and barriers to participating in sport activities.