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Doing Sport Differently: a guide to disability sport and exercise

Listen The word legacy has been a key part of the Olympics and Paralympics with the hope that the Games will ‘inspire a generation’ and motivate people to take part in sport. But, to do this, we need to create opportunities and have the tools available at our fingertips. With that in mind, Disability Rights [...]

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Light the flame! A song with a legacy

Listen Getting kids to participate in disability sport is one of the key aims of London 2012 and the Paralympic Games. To achieve this goal, X-Factor runner up Andy Abraham, and Yorkshire singer Katy Haymer, have recorded a song, Light the Flame, to help raise money for disability sport charity, Get Kids Going!. Get Kids [...]

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The freedom of flying with a disability

Listen Kary Wright is a 49-year-old married father of two and a c5/c6 quadriplegic. Having shared his experiences of fishing with a disability, he talks about one of his other outdoor passions, flying. “So, how about a little wing over?” Asks Bob Hagan from the back seat. “Sounds good to me!” I reply. “Okay, now [...]

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