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Disabled sports are sports played by persons with a disability, including physical and intellectual disabilities. As many of these based on existing sports modified to meet the needs of persons with a disability, they are sometimes referred to as adapted sports. However, not all disabled sports are adapted; several sports that have been specifically created for persons with a disability have no equivalent in able-bodied sports.
Organization and History
Organized sport for athletes with a disability is generally divided into three broad disability groups: the deaf, persons with physical disabilities, and persons with intellectual disabilities. Each group has a distinct history, organization, competition program, and approach to sport.
Formal international competition in deaf sport began with the 1924 Paris Silent Games, organized by the Comité International des Sports des Sourds, CISS (The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf). These games evolved into the modern Deaflympics, governed by the CISS. The CISS maintains separate games for deaf athletes based on their numbers, their special communication needs on the sports field, and the social interaction that is a vital part of sports.*
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Sinclair gets GB Paralympic call
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:28:37 -0000
Martin Sinclair, brother of Swansea's Scott Sinclair, and veteran Dave Clarke both named in GB Paralympic football squads.
Brothers make ParalympicsGB squad
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:12:17 -0000
ParalympicsGB name three sets of brothers in their boccia, judo and powerlifting squads for the 2012 Games
Roberts misses ParalympicsGB team
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:16:47 -0000
Dave Roberts, an 11-time gold medallist, is left out of the Great Britain team for the 2012 Paralympic Games.
GB draw on Petitclerc experience
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:27:35 -0000
The Great Britain Paralympic athletics team hope the influence of one of the world's most successful Paralympians can help them star at London 2012.
Defending champions miss standard
Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:51:39 -0000
Defending Paralympic champions Dave Roberts and Liz Johnson must wait on the British Swimming selectors to see if they have made it on to the team for London 2012.
Swimmers backed to shine at Games
Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:39:13 -0000
British Swimming Paralympic director John Atkinson believes his squad will shine at the London Games after Sheffield trials.
Athletes Helping Athletes - Provide handcycles, wheelchairs, prosthetics and other adaptive sports equipment to children with disabilities. Includes event list, grant application, letters from recipients, and donation information.
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Challenged Athletes Foundation - Charity providing grants to athletes with a physical disability. History, news, grantees, newsletter and how to apply for funds.
Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities - Listing from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Disability Sports - Overview of sports organizations and offerings, classification systems, major competitions and summaries of recent research papers on disability sport topics; from the Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University.
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Disabled Shooting - Paralympic sport since the first Paralympic games in 1964. Introduction.
Disabled Sportsperson Information - Information about hunting and fishing for the disabled. Includes Canadian and US rules, equipment, organizations and personal story.
Dwarf Athletic Association of America - Forms, news, events, contacts and association information from this organization that promotes sports for individuals who are dwarfs as a result of chondrodysplasia or related causes.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association - Information for the disabled sportsman on hunting, fishing, boating, and a range of other adapted recreational activities.
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International Badminton Association for the Disabled - Promoting and developing badminton for people with disabilities. Contains contacts for anyone wanting to get involved as well as tournament fixtures and results for those following disabled badminton.
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Kostas Z Foundation - An organization promoting the full participation of the disabled and the issue of accessibility. Information and links to other such organizations.
National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) - National coordinating body for competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries and survivors of stroke.
SPLORE - Outdoor adaptive sports and activities. Provides information about the programs and contacts. Based in Utah.
Meta Description: [ SPLORE is a Salt Lake
City based non-profit organization that is currently celebrating
30 years of providing life-changing outdoor recreation experiences
to children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
SPLORE ... ]
Talbronstein.de - News articles, photos, and links for the active person with a disability.
Meta Description: [ Paralympics: Online Gallery with photographs taken at sports events for amputee and wheelchair athletes. Bilder aus dem Bereich Behindertensport. ]
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Team Minnesota - Transplant Athletes - Team member profiles and competitive results for this US organization.
Meta Description: [ U.S. and World Transplant Games and Team Minnesota ]
The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General) - Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities.
Meta Description: [ A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities. ]
The International Paralympic Committee - Governing body of sports for athletes with a disability. Features news, events, FAQ, contacts and information on fund raising efforts.
Meta Description: [ This is the official website of the International Paralympic Committee. ]
University of Alabama Disability Sports - Disability Sports program that includes wheelchair basketball, and sport camps and clinics for persons with disabilities.
Where Can I Do? - Advice and information on sport, health and fitness for people with disabilities. Includes details of accessible activities, facilities and equipment , membership newsletters and forums. UK.
World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports - News, challenges, and contact information from this international organization that develops opportunities in sports for all persons, especially persons with disabilities.
