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Wellbeing & Fitness
Para Tri: the real legacy of London 2012
This is an updated post from our archives about Para-Tri, the UK’s first disability-focused triathlon event, which emerged as part…
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Wellbeing & Fitness
From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Paralympic wheelchair racer Hannah Cockroft MBE in the spotlight
We speak to World, European and Paralympic wheelchair racing champion Hannah Cockroft about her career in athletics and her preparations…
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Lifestyle
From London 2012 to Tokyo 2020 Paralympics: Boccia player David Smith in the spotlight
We speak to world number one Boccia player David Smith about his Paralympic success, preparations for Tokyo 2020 plus much…
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Wellbeing & Fitness
10 awesome moments from London 2012 Paralympics
As the Rio 2016 Olympics gets under way, it’s just under one month until the start of the Rio 2016 Paralympics (7th…
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Wellbeing & Fitness
Matt Whorwood – ‘my journey’ to London 2012
Yesterday, Matt Whorwood, 22, won a bronze medal in the Men’s 400 metre freestyle S6 final. Matt has a condition…
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Entertainment & Culture
The Garden: an inclusive theatre performance as part of London 2012
From 6th to 9th September, Graeae will be showcasing a new accessible outdoor production called The Garden at the Riverside…
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Travel & Holidays
London 2012 and accessible accommodation
On Monday, I presented a feature on BBC1 London’s topical magazine show Inside Out on the difficulties that disabled people…
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Wellbeing & Fitness
Interview with Matt Hampson, Ambassador for Parallel London
This is an updated post from our archives. In this interview, Matt Hampson, a former England Rugby Union prop and…
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News
Transport for London makes accessibility improvements for disabled passengers during Covid-19
With people returning to work and school and public places – such as shops, pubs, restaurants and cinemas – having…
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Travel & Holidays
How accessible are the new electric black cabs in London?
Londoner Toby Mildon, who uses a power wheelchair, tries out one of London’s new electric black cabs. Read on to…
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