Topgolf Will Be An Official, Medaled Event In The Special Olympics
Beginning in 2024, local organizing committees for any Special Olympics event worldwide will have the option to include Topgolf as a global medaled event. The post Topgolf Will Be An…
Ironman Adds Intellectual Disability Division
In a move to bolster inclusion, Ironman is giving athletes with intellectual disabilities a new way to compete. The post Ironman Adds Intellectual Disability Division appeared first on Disability Scoop.
Active Project Gives Wheelchair Users the Tools to Try a New Sport or Recreational Activity
The Active Project from the Kelly Brush Foundation aims to guide you along your adaptive sports journey.
2023 IBSA World Games for Visually Impaired Birmingham England
2023 IBSA World Games for Visually Impaired Birmingham England Published: 2023-03-11Author: International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games | Contact: ibsagames2023.co.ukPeer-Reviewed Publication: N/AAdditional References: Disability Sports News Publications Synopsis: Birmingham,…
Ironman With Down Syndrome Lobbies For Neurodivergent Athlete Category
The first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman is challenging race directors to create a special competitive category for neurodivergent athletes at every running event in the world.…
22 Sports Approved for LA28 Paralympic Games
22 Sports Approved for LA28 Paralympic Games Published: 2023-01-30Author: International Paralympic Committee (IPC) | Contact: paralympic.orgPeer-Reviewed Publication: N/AAdditional References: 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics Publications Synopsis: The International Paralympic Committee has…
Disabled Japanese Are Often Invisible. Will Paralympics Bring Lasting Light? – The New York Times
Asia Pacific|Disabled Japanese Are Often Invisible. Will Paralympics Bring Lasting Light? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/03/world/asia/japan-paralympics-disabled.html Give this article Yuto Hirano, a Paralympic volunteer, said that he sometimes encountered unexpected barriers at buildings in…
Ian Mackay Blows Away Power Wheelchair 24-Hour Distance Record
On June 22, accessibility advocate Ian Mackay blew his way to a new world record for distance wheeled in 24 hours by mouth-controlled power wheelchair. Mackay, a C3 quadriplegic who
Another Goes Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
Another person with ties to the Haitian delegation to the Special Olympics has been reported missing, according to authorities, bringing the number of disappearances to seven. The post Another Goes…
Authorities Search For 6 Missing From Special Olympics USA Games
They turned in their room keys and left their personal belongings. Why five Haitian soccer players and their coach vanished while participating in the 2022 Special Olympics remains a mystery.…