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Paralympic School Day Revisits Spain
In the capital of Ripolles County in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, students were brought together for a vibrant Paralympic School Day on 21 April.
Disability Focus at International Doha Forum
The fourth annual international Shafallah Forum held the theme “Achieving Independence” from 20-22 April in Doha, Qatar, bringing in a bevy of strong supporters concentrating on the rights of persons with a disability.
Fourth Co-ordination Commission Visit to London
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Co-ordination Commission for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games today finished its fourth visit to the British capital.
WADA Symposium Highlights New Developments
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) organized a symposium from 21-22 April in Lausanne, Switzerland, providing a unique forum of information exchange between the agency and International Federations (IFs).
Nominees for 2009 Laureus World Sports Awards Announced
Bonn, Germany - The Laureus World Sports Academy has announced the six nominations for the World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability category for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2009. Medallists from the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games dominate the nominations:
Beijing Games Broadcast Returns to Universal Sports
Universal Sports is officially bringing back their coverage of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games to sporting enthusiasts in the USA with a total of 28 hours of events and programming.
2016 Evaluation Commission Concludes Second Stop
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games wrapped up its second official site inspection stop on 19 April in Tokyo, Japan.
The Paralympian Gets a New Look
The official magazine of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), 'The Paralympian', has undergone a moderate change in 2009.
Sochi Focuses on Accessibility Legacy
Deputies from Russia’s State Duma and representatives of leading public organizations recently discussed Russia’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, in preparation for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games. The meeting demonstrates the intensive work being brought into Russia’s national legislation toward further alignment with international standards.
Rehabilitation Congress Brings Innovation to Amsterdam
The fourth International State-of-the-art Congress for “Rehabilitation: Mobility, Exercise & Sports” (7-9 April), brought experts from all around the world to the Vrije University in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Adaptive Sports Centre in Whistler Obtains Grant
The Whistler-Blackcomb Foundation recently announced a grant of US$ 150,000 toward the “Welcome and Equipment Centre at Whistler-Blackcomb”, which is part of the Whistler Adaptive Sports Programme (WASP).
IBSA General Assembly Elects Executive Committee
The eighth International Blind Sport Federation (IBSA) General Assembly took place this past weekend in Antalya, Turkey, ending with the election of a new Executive Committee for the work period 2009-2013.
Open Survey Pushes London 2012 Accessibility
A major survey has been commissioned to improve accessibility in London for all people with and without a disability, for the purpose of creating the most inclusive Paralympic Games in 2012.
First Stop on 2016 Evaluation Commission Tour
On 7 April, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games finished its official site inspections in Chicago, USA.