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Tips for Hosting a Memorable Paraolympics Party

Tips for Hosting a Memorable Paraolympics Party The 2014 Paralympic Winter Games will be taking place in Sochi, Russia from March 7—16. What better reason to invite a few of your closest friends and family members over for a day of fun,…
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Adaptive Adventures: Try Something New!

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Adaptive Adventures: Try Something New! With a mission to improve the quality of life of those they serve, Adaptive Adventures seeks to provide their community with the opportunity to participate in sporting activities regardless of disabilities.…
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Wheelchair Marathons for Athletes with Disabilities: Get Involved!

Did you know that many national marathons offer Athletes with Disabilities divisions? If you’ve ever considered participating in a marathon but did not think you would be able to due to a disability, think again. The famed New York and Boston…
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Adaptive Sports: Wheelchair Dancing with Mobility Equipment

Music has the organic ability to elicit joyful, free and inspired emotions. These, as well as many other feelings, can be successfully expressed through dance, an art form beneficial to any person, whether or not they live with a disability.…
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Schools Opening Up Sports to Kids with Disabilities

Children with disabilities are now moving towards a more level playing field in school sports.
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Adaptive Sports

Recreational activities for people with disabilities offer more than just a breath of fresh air. You’ll find limitless opportunities to boost your confidence, enhance your physical strengths and improve your social skills. While you may sometimes…
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2012 Paralympic Games: Enlightenment

  The London 2012 Paralympics are coming to a close. Even before the athletes had the chance to amaze us, the games were receiving smashing reviews from the opening ceremony alone. Entitled Enlightenment, the spectacular event set the…
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Tips on Traveling to London for Paralympics

  If you’re one of the 500,000 going to the Paralympic and/or Olympic games in London Aug.29-Sept. 9—and you’re a person with disabilities— London is one of the most accessible cities outside the U.S. VisitLondon.com, the official…
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For People with Disabilities: Get on the Ice with Sledge Hockey

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Want to participate in a fast action sport? Try sledge hockey (also called sled hockey) - an exciting ice skating experience for people with disabilities. It's growing in popularity with Americans with disabilities. In fact, every state has…
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Get in the Swing with Adaptive Golf

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Spring has sprung and the greens are lush. It's time to play golf! Don't be left behind. Whether you want to learn the game or hone your skills, there is a golf program for those in a wheelchair, disabled veterans, amputees, those with a stroke,…