The Paralympics
Every four years, the world comes together to watch the greatest athletes compete in the Olympic Games. In the same year and in the same city, the Paralympics are held to allow athletes with physical disabilities from all around the world to compete in a similar international multi-sport event. The 2010 Winter Paralympics Games, officially known as the X Paralympic Games, were held in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada, March 12-21, 2010. Forty-four countries participated, an increase of five from the 2006 Paralympics in Turin, Italy.
To read more, go to
http://www.ncpad.org/yourwrites/fact_sheet.php?sheet=821.
Intro to Golf
This is part one of a three-part series on golf written by Gary Robb. This publication features photos and a video clip and focuses specifically on the prospective golfer with a disability who has little or no experience with the game. Stay tuned next week for part two focusing on Instruction, Equipment, and Resources, and the following week on Inclusion: The Ultimate Golf Goal.
To read Intro to Golf, go to
http://www.ncpad.org/fun/fact_sheet.php?sheet=814.
Gary was the former Associate Professor and Executive Director of the National Center on Accessibility (www.ncaonline.org) and the Bradford Woods Outdoor Center at Indiana University. He was involved in the US Access Board's development of Guidelines for Recreation facilities, including golf courses. He was instrumental in forming the National Alliance for Accessible Golf and was its first President. Gary has been involved in accessible golf for 20 years and was Co-Director of Project GAIN, a comprehensive and inclusive golf program for people with disabilities.
More news you might have missed this past month:
A new study to address gaps in health knowledge around intellectual disability: Participants needed!
http://www.rrtcadd.org/Research/Health_Function/Cohort/Enroll/Info.html
The Manuscale - the first manual wheelchair to climb stairs.
http://abilitiesexpo.com/buzz18.html#b
The Biodex Balance System SD - a device to help improve balance, increase agility, and develop muscle tone.
http://www.biodex.com/physical-medicine/products/balance/balance-system-sd
Chicago's 7th Annual Disability Pride Parade, "Pride Revolution," will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2010
http://www.disabilityprideparade.com
Oprah's Next TV Star!
Will Zach Anner Get his OWN Talk Show?!
http://myown.oprah.com/audition/index.html?request=video_details&response_id=5615&promo_id=1
Access to Employment Survey - Georgia Tech
http://www.catea.gatech.edu/ccn/ccn.php
Disabled Youths Pedal Toward Dreams
http://www.coloradocommunitynewspapers.com/articles/2010/07/01/news_press/news/01_brf_disabled_hr_dc.txt