Disabled World

United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons - World Record Sky Diving

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:26:54 PST

Following on their world first North Pole summit, "Team Independence" of David Shannon and Christopher Watkins (both individuals living with disabilities) just returned from a world record sky dive outside of New Orleans, La. in Lumberton, Mississippi, in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons.

Paraplegic Chris Waddell Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:54:38 PST

Former Paralympian Chris Waddell became the first paraplegic to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa's highest mountain, on his own power.

Blind Texan From Germany To Challenge 6 day Ultra-marathon Record

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:53:13 PST

Jeffrey Taylor Norris, a runner from Texas who settled in Germany after a 1992 head injury that lead to blindness, isn't really trying to set a world record as he take part in the 6-day Run for your Children's Sake charity race in Gothenburg, Sweden beginning Sunday, August 30.

European and Open Para Equestrian Championship Results

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:37:12 PST

News and results from the European and Open Para Equestrian Championship from the Epona Riding Centre in Norway.

Crossing the Indian Ocean with a Disability

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:51:04 PST

After 58 days 15 hours and 8 minutes it is the fastest crossing of the Indian Ocean by oar and the first eight person mixed crew. Helen Taylor and I became the first women to row across the Indian Ocean and I became the first disabled woman to not only row across the Indian but to have rowed across 2 oceans.

The Able Disabled - European Para Equestrian Championship

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:02:38 PST

After losing his arms in a childhood accident Cato Zahl Pedersen has motivated and shown the world that the impossible is possible. He has skied to the South Pole, achieved 13 gold medals in summer and winter Paralympics and climbed almost to the top of Mount Everest.

AMS Vans Spotlights Atlanta Wolfpack

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:01:36 PST

In an effort to further the message of everyone deserves to lead a full and independent life, AMS Vans has chosen to highlight the Atlanta Wolfpack, top competitors in wheelchair events in the South East.

North Pole to be Made Wheelchair Accessible

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:01:04 PST

Thunder Bay Lawyers and social activists David Shannon and Christopher Watkins are preparing an expedition to the North Pole. To mark this achievement Dave and Chris will plant a Wheelchair Access Parking sign on the North Pole along with a United Nations, Canadian and Ontario flag.

Mt. Washington Wraps Up Nordic Skiing World Cup

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:46:07 PST

After powerful performances, the International Paralympic Committee Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Cup Finals finished its run on the slopes of Mt. Washington, Canada. The competition was the final series of World Cup races, taking place from 11-14 March, with athletes from 19 different nations at the Canadian venue in Comox Valley.

USA Judo Will Host Blind Judo Athletes at Sr. National Judo Championships San Diego

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:09:13 PST

USA Judo, Inc. will host Blind Judo at the Senior National Judo Championships in San Diego on April 16-19, 2009. For the first time the Blind & Visually Impaired athletes have been invited to participate at this event.

Paraplegic Angela Madsen Joins Crew Attempting to Row Across Indian Ocean

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:24:34 PST

Angela Madsen, Paraplegic woman who rowed across the Atlantic, joins 8 person crew in effort to break multiple records while attempting to row across the Indian Ocean. Woodvale Challenge Ocean Rowing will be launching an 8 person crew to attempt a speed record. The crew of 8 will begin at the same time and location as the other boats in the Indian Ocean 2009 race and finish at the same location in much less time than it takes the other racers setting one of multiple records.

Blind Explorer Reaches South Pole

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:14:24 PST

An athlete from Northern Ireland has reached the South Pole, becoming the first blind person to achieve the feat.

Vuokatti Ready for IPC Biathlon and Cross Country Skiing Champs

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:15:08 PST

From 23 January to 1 February 2009, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Biathlon and Cross-Country Skiing World Championships will take place in Vuokatti, Finland. Over 100 athletes from 20 countries will compete in both sports.

The Weather Network Propels Para-Alpine Olympic Hopeful

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:24:08 PST

The Weather Network, the leading Canadian weather information service, and its French-language counterpart MeteoMedia, have announced a sponsorship agreement with Viviane Forest, a visually impaired Canadian para-alpine skier with only 4% vision.

Paraplegic Woman to Row across Indian Ocean

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 08:50:07 PST

Long Beach rowing enthusiast Angela Madsen expects to join a crew
intent on setting a new speed record for crossing the Indian Ocean. The route is 3,100 nautical miles, from Geraldton, on the western coast of Australia, to Port Louis on the island of Mauritius.

Wheelchair Back Flip Video - Aaron Fotheringham

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:18:39 PST

Aaron Fotheringham is the First person to peform a backflip in a
wheelchair. Read an interview with Aaron and see the video of his
amazing backflip.

Ocean Rowing for Disabled Rowers

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:27:21 PST

Woodvale Events are the proud organisers of cross ocean rowing races including the Atlantic Rowing Race 2005. It is fantastic to hear that the Paralympics Committee have decided to introduce rowing into their events, and we support this decision 200%. We already have a number of disabled rowers entered into our races.

Autism Awareness Ribbons Freddie Flintoff and Mahela Jayawardene

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:24:19 PST

Autism Awareness Ribbons were presented to the England captain Freddie Flintoff and Sri Lankan test skipper Mahela Jayawardene during the first test match at Lords between England and Sri Lanka at Lords Cricket Grounds in London.