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Video of the Day
International
England Disability Cricket Team (includes video)
Cricket is a sport played all over the world. Several teams with disabilities are competing at an international level. England has a team which is looking for players.
Tanzania's Disability Sport is Growing
Tanzania is getting assistance from UK Sport to increase opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in sport.
Team New Zealand is Welcomed Home (includes video)
New Zealand's Paralympic team was given a hero's welcome after returning from the London 2012 games.
Competition
Winner of the Disabled British Open Golf Tournament
Alasdair Berry has no hands but this didn't stop him from becoming the best golfer with a disability in the UK.
Top 12 moments of the London 2012 Paralympics (includes videos)
World Para Rock Climbing Championship is Sept 11-16, 2012
The International Federation of Sport Climbing is hosting this event in France. Results can be found here.
12 Biggest Upsets at the London 2012 Paralympics
From Oscar Pistorius's loss in the 200m T44 to Canada's upset of the United States in Wheelchair Rugby they all can be found here.
Eye Candy
Down Hill Longboarding
Amputee Soccer
Call Me Maybe from the US Adaptive Track Team
Humans
Responsibility & Sports: Anjali (includes video)
Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt shares her story and spirit in this great short film. If you like what you see please share it with someone who might need a lift.
How is the wheelchair perceived (audio recording)
The London 2012 Paralympics are over. This event did amazing things for how the world looks at disability. John Hockenberry shares his thoughts.
Finding Ability in Disability
This little guy has one incredible story. "I went to hold the door open. Much to my surprise, I got the death stare followed by, You remember what I said? I can do anything."
Education
Who competes in Paralympic Sport
The Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation
This article features information on why sport and recreation are so important to a well rounded lifestyle.
USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Video
To gain access to the video please click on the link and follow the directions for download.
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