Tag "Paralympic Games 2012"
Paralympics and disability sport exhibition in 2019
From January 26th 2019 until June, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust will be holding an exhibition featuring local memorabilia and stories surrounding the Paralympics. From modest beginnings in the late
New blade: my ‘catapult’ to a new life
On this day last year, London kicked off the 2012 Paralympic Games. Here, we hear from Adrian Howden, a Paralympic athlete who has found new life after getting a blade.
Q&A with disabled skier Talan Skeels-Piggins
With the 2013 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships starting this Thursday, we spoke to disabled alpine skier Talan Skeels-Piggins about his determination and passion for the Paralympic sport. Despite many setbacks in life,
The Last Leg: what do you think?
Have you been watching The Last Leg? Regular Disability Horizons contributor, Sarah Ismail, tells us her thoughts on the show and how it may be playing a part in the
Rebecca Lawes: a paralympic swimmer in the making
The Paralympic Games 2012 may be over, but keen athletes are already preparing for the Paralympic Games 2016, in Rio. Rebecca Lawes is one such athlete. 19-year-old Rebecca was born with
Wheelchair pool and snooker: inclusive sports
After the London 2012 Paralympic Games the eyes of the world have been on disability sport more than ever before. But how many people know about wheelchair pool or snooker?
Paralympic Games 2012: day 11
From the very best bits to what you’ve been talking about, we’ve got the Paralympic Games 2012 covered! It is with great honour and duty that I write these words
The Paralympic Games 2012: day 1
From the very best bits to what you’ve been talking about, we’ve got the Paralympic Games 2012 covered! So, we’ve just experienced day one of the London Paralympics 2012, kicked
Oscar Pistorius: a historic night in pictures
Paralympic athlete, Oscar Pistorius, has made history by being the first paralympian to compete in the Olympic Games 2012. Everybody is completely gripped with the excitement of this year’s Olympic
Paralympic Games 2012: the freedom of sailing
In our series of articles about the London Paralympic Games 2012 we talk to you about the Paralympic sports you love. This week, new Disability Horizons contributor, Emma Crees, tells
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