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Video of the day
Beep Baseball is a sport that can be played by all
but was designed for individuals with visual impairments
but was designed for individuals with visual impairments
International
The Right to Sport for All
Recently a group of leaders in the field of Sport for Development and Peace met at the United Nations in New York, USA to talk about Article 30.5 The Right to Sport for All Persons with Disabilities
Oman to Receive 32 Sport Wheelchairs
Intended to encourage the development of sport for persons with disabilities Oman will receive some much needed aid in the form of sports chairs.
Team GB to meet the Queen at Buckingham Palace
Competition
London 2012 Highlights
US Adaptive Ski Team Named
The United States Olympic Committee names the 2012-13 Adaptive Ski Team this week.
Team Heading to the World Disabled Water Skiing Championships (includes video)
Three athletes have set their site on the podium and they are going to get their chance at the 2013 World Disabled Water Skiing Championships.
Eye Candy
Pablo Robledo Argentine Nordic Skier
He placed 2nd in classic at the 2012 Argentine Nationals against able bodied
Goalball
Team USA is knocked out of the London 2012 Paralympics
Adaptive Skateboarding
Learn about Oscar and Adaptive Action Sports
Adaptive Wrestling Story
Paying it Forward
Humans
Cheerleader is Wowing Crowd with Her Moves
University of Arkansas cheerleader and below knee amputee is turning heads.
Alana Nichols Shares Her Story (includes video)
Alana Nichols was the first woman to win a summer and winter Paralympic gold Medal. Her she shares her story with the ESPN women's summit.
Jerome Singleton Talks Success On and Off the Track
Jerome Singleton of the US Paralympic Track Team is also getting high marks in University.
Education
Humans are Designed to Move
A groups of over 75 scientists have come together to teach us why we are designed to move. Check out the site and spread the word.
US Adaptive Ski Team are working with Motorcross
Mono ski shocks are very crucial to the success and speed of today's mono skiers. It is only normal that the US Adaptive Ski Team is working with top level motorcross designers to make some tight suspension.
The view of a mono ski suspension
Modified Martial Arts Techniques (includes pictures)
This blog features different techniques for defending yourself from a wheelchair. The pictures look like it would work.
Limb Loss Education
The Amputee Coalition of America is offering clinics around the United States in limb loss education.
Blind Fishing Boat
The worlds first fishing boat for visually impaired
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Hi Rob! Wow! Great blog! What an amazing sophisticated set up you've got! So much to see and learn here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for following my blog Www.everyoneoutdoors.blogspot.com. I look forward to following yours!
Marcy,
DeleteI have been following your blog and I have to say keep up the great work. New England is my old stomping ground and there is some great work going on up there. Are you familiar with the GBAR group (Greater Boston Access to Recreation)? It would be great to hear if they have continued to meet and what has come out of it.