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Registration for VISTA 2015 in Girona, Spain, now open
Special discount rate of 300 EUR offered for those signing up before 15 June.
IPC calls for VISTA2015 bids
All presentations from this year’s edition of the VISTA conference are now available online.
IPC calls for VISTA2015 bids
All presentations from this year’s edition of the VISTA conference are now available online.
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Paralympic Movement approaching a crossroads regarding technology
Lack of knowledge and research on technology use could harm credibility of Paralympic sport claims VISTA2013 speaker
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Low-cost vs. high-tech equipment takes centre stage at VISTA2013
Motivation UK’s Chris Rushman, and Simone Oehler, the head of the testing department at IPC Worldwide Partner Ottobock, presented at the second day of the conference.
Burkett’s keynote highlights first day of VISTA2013
IPC Sports Science Committee member Brendan Burkett opened up debate for what role equipment must serve in Paralympic sport.
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Biathlon issues to be raised at VISTA2013
The question of finding a balance between accessibility and having a competitive edge in biathlon rifle technology will be discussed in-depth at May’s VISTA2013 conference.
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Cooper to receive Paralympic Scientific Award
Dr. Rory Cooper, founding director of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh, will be presented the honour.
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IPC extends Scientific Award nomination deadline
The IPC Scientific Award will be presented to a top academic researcher at May’s VISTA conference in Bonn, Germany.
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IPC extends Scientific Award nomination deadline
The IPC Scientific Award will be presented to a top academic researcher at May’s VISTA conference in Bonn, Germany.
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Anjali Forber-Pratt: Athletes can make voices heard at VISTA
American Paralympic wheelchair racer Anjali Forber-Pratt shares why it’s vital that athletes are represented at the IPC’s sports science conference.
Nominations open for IPC Scientific Award
Certain members of the Paralympic Movement can now nominate academic researchers for their contributions to para-sport.
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Burkett named VISTA 2013 keynote speaker
The Australian Paralympic champion and biomechanics professor will discuss changes in wheelchairs and prosthetic legs at the VISTA 2013 conference.
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VISTA 2013 registration open
The IPC’s VISTA 2013 conference will focus on equipment and technology issues related to Paralympic sports.
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VISTA 2013 registration open
The IPC’s VISTA 2013 conference will focus on equipment and technology issues related to Paralympic sports.
![A picture of a woman in wheelchair celebrating her victory](/sites/default/files/images/121009142445330_108296427_0.jpg)
USA's Forber-Pratt Brings Athlete Perspective to VISTA
Anjali Forber-Pratt shared athlete perspective at IPC VISTA conference
Lucas van der Woude Receives Paralympic Scientific Award
Lucas van der Woude has received the Paralympic Scientific Award on Saturday 3 September at the Closing Ceremony of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC’s) VISTA conference.
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Paralympic Games Must Consider Ethical Dilemmas, McNamee tells VISTA Conference
Professor of Applied Ethics at Swansea University Wales enthused delegates of the IPC’s VISTA conference with a keynote address on the ethical challenges and opportunities
Good Leadership is Key to Paralympic Success, UK Sport Tells VISTA
Liz Nicholl, Chief Executive of UK Sport set the tone on the first day of the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) VISTA conference in Bonn, Germany, talking about the need to improve leadership to garner Paralympic success.