Paralympics Changed People’s Perceptions of Disability and Disabled Sport

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[06/05/2013] The London 2012 Paralympic Games led to greater confidence and less anxiety in talking about disability and disabled sport, a Bournemouth University (BU) study has found. Paralympics Changed People’s Perceptions of Disability and Disabled Sport - Read more

Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life

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[12/11/2012] Jenifer French, a sailor who won a silver medal at this summer's London Paralympics, describes in a new book how cutting-edge medical technology from the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center allowed her to resume an active life after being paralyzed 14 years ago.Paralympian Tells How Technology Changed Her Life - Read more

Impact of Sports on People With Disabilities

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[24/10/2012] Ashley Thomas was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair. She also holds a position on the U.S. national para-kayak team, and founded and runs a successful nonprofit organization called "Bridge II Sports." Impact of Sports on People With Disabilities - Read more

Tracing the Paralympic Movement's "Freak Show" Roots

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[03/09/2012] Danielle Peers has lived the thrill and pressure, revelled in competition and brought home hardware from the Paralympic Games. But beneath the cheers, the University of Alberta researcher questions whether the Paralympic movement is as empowering as its benevolent image.Tracing the Paralympic Movement's "Freak Show" Roots - Read more

Paralympic Games: Creating an Equal Playing Field

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[29/08/2012] Vancouver-based clinician and researcher Andrei Krassioukov is packing for the Paralympic games in London. Rather than packing sports equipment, he has a suitcase full of advanced scientific equipment funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation that he will use to monitor the cardiovascular function of athletes with spinal cord injuries.Paralympic Games: Creating an Equal Playing Field - Read more

Christoph Burkard - That´s How He Rolls

Dolphins have no legs and can still swim very fast – just like Christoph Burkard. The gold medal winner from 2004 will also take part at the Paralympics in London. Regardless of whether breast, dolphin or freestyle – he can swim fast in many ways. REHACARE.de talked to him about chlorinated water in his nose and his cat Harry.Christoph Burkard - That´s How He Rolls - Read more

Esther Weber - That´s How She Rolls

At the Paralympics in Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney, she has picked up a lot of medals. This year, Esther Weber takes part in the Summer Games in London as a torch bearer. The former Paralympic medalist in fencing talks on REHACARE.de about sporty and sunny moments and her dog Stanley.Esther Weber - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

August 2012: Paralympics 2012

Whether with just one leg or one arm, paralysed, blind or hard of hearing – that’s quite immaterial at the Paralympic Games. What matters is the performance of the athletes. From 29th August to 09th September 2012, 4200 disabled athletes from 160 nations fight in London for the medals in favour. Read more in our Topic of the Month: Paralympics 2012.August 2012: Paralympics 2012 - Read more

Kirsten Bruhn - That´s How She Rolls

Kirsten Bruhn knows exactly what she wants and what not. But until she can make her dream of an own swimwear and jewellery collection come true, she swims as fast as she can – also at the Paralympics in London. REHACARE.de talked to the self-confident athlete about strange odours, applesauce and her parents.Kirsten Bruhn - That´s How She Rolls - Read more

Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why?

Rowing, cycling and wheelchair basketball – everyone who is sports-mad will find something interesting when the Paralympic Summer Games will be opened on 29th of August in London. REHACARE.de has summarised the most important information concerning the Paralympics.Paralympics 2012: Who? Where? What? Why? - Read more

Roll’n’Ball at the Paralympics 2012: „We Give Everything and Do Our Best”

Wheelchair basketball has always been his cup of tea. Even as a pedestrian Dirk Passiwan liked doing this fast sport. Since he has been diagnosed with arthritis he supports the German national team with his effort – like four years ago in Beijing he also this time takes part in the Paralympic Games in London.Roll’n’Ball at the Paralympics 2012: „We Give Everything and Do Our Best” - Read more

The BT Paralympic World Cup in May

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[02/03/2012] The BT Paralympic World Cup will take place in Manchester from 22-26 May 2012. The best elite international athletes will descend upon Manchester to compete in this crucial build-up event just 100 days before the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The BT Paralympic World Cup in May - Read more

New Swimming Classification Programme Launched

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[02/01/2012] International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming and its education partner, the IPC Academy launched an online programme designed to be the first step on a pathway for anyone considering becoming a Classifier in the sport.New Swimming Classification Programme Launched - Read more

Netherlands: IPC Officially Certifies ParaGamesBreda

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[28/09/2011] The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has officially certified the ParaGamesBreda (PGB), which will attract 3,000 athletes from more than 40 countries to the Netherlands from 6 till 9 October 2011.Netherlands: IPC Officially Certifies ParaGamesBreda - Read more

IPC Swimming Europeans Set to Be Biggest Ever

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[23/05/2011] The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming European Championship is set to be the biggest yet with 39 countries set to send swimmers to Berlin, Germany to compete. It will start on Sunday 3 July 2011.IPC Swimming Europeans Set to Be Biggest Ever - Read more

UK: Ice Sledge Hockey Celebrates 30 Years

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[10/01/2011] 2011 marks the 30 year anniversary of Ice Sledge Hockey in the UK and to mark the anniversary the British Sledge Hockey Association (BSHA) has planned a number of events.UK: Ice Sledge Hockey Celebrates 30 Years - Read more

NEC Wheelchair Tennis 2011 Tour Announced

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[15/12/2010] The complete calendar for the 2011 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour has been announced this week by the International Tennis Federation, with host cities spread out all around the world.NEC Wheelchair Tennis 2011 Tour Announced - Read more

Wheelchair Curling Team through to Semi-Finals in the Paralympic Winter Games

[16/03/2006] On the fifth day of paralympic Winter Games Britain's wheelchair curlers beat USA 5-2. With that victory they reached the semi-final. Wheelchair Curling Team through to Semi-Finals in the Paralympic Winter Games - Read more

U.S. Paralympics Archery Team Trials at Saddleback Archery

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[12/02/2004] The best Paralympic Archery athletes from around the USA will compete April 23-25, 2004 at the Saddleback Archery range in San Juan Capistrano, Ca for the privilege of representing the United States at the International Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece later this year.U.S. Paralympics Archery Team Trials at Saddleback Archery - Read more

Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year: Paula Craig Honoured

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[07/12/2003] Endurance athlete Paula Craig has been awarded the prestigious Helen Rollason Award for Inspiration at the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards ceremony.Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year: Paula Craig Honoured - Read more

Seven Individuals Receive Paralympic Order

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[02/12/2003] The Paralympic Order is the highest award of the IPC and is given to persons who have made outstanding and long-lasting contributions to the Paralympic Movement, who have illustrated the Paralympic ideal through their action, who have achieved remarkable merit in the Paralympic sporting world, or have rendered outstanding services to the Paralympic cause.Seven Individuals Receive Paralympic Order - Read more