http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:02:38 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tournament.php Sports News This year's tournament will be twice as big as in years past with 17 teams participating - fantastic growth over the years! Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:56:21 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tournament.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sainsbury-games.php Sports News This year's Games, hosted by Sheffield over four days from 1st September, will also see a number of disability sport demonstration events in judo (visually impaired), cycling (visually impaired), and sitting volleyball. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:51:36 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sainsbury-games.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/hoodtocoast.php Sports News Disabled Service Members Take on Hood to Coast Relay - Team of 12 severely wounded military members compete in Oregon's iconic relay race. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:53:50 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/hoodtocoast.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tennis-championship.php Sports News The ROHO Group Serves as Title Sponsor for US OPEN USTA Wheelchair Tennis Championships for Third Year. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:15:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tennis-championship.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/volleyball-world-cup.php Sports News German team wins the Disabled Volleyball World Cup at the landmark Olympic stadium in Phnom Penh July 29 2011. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:24:01 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/volleyball-world-cup.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/pittsburgh-games.php Sports News 31st National Veterans Wheelchair Games Kicks Off August 1 in Pittsburgh. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:44:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/pittsburgh-games.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sudden-death.php Sports News TAU pioneers new test for "sudden death syndrome" in young athletes. Sat, 23 Apr 2011 11:09:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sudden-death.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/inclusive-sport.php Sports News An initiative designed to make sport accessible to any-body no matter what their ability or past experience has been hailed a success, following three days of sport at The University of Nottingham this March. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:07:30 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/inclusive-sport.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sport-for-all.php Sports News A University of Nottingham initiative, designed to raise awareness of disability sport among students and the local community, has received the Inspire 2012 Mark for its commitment to Olympic and Paralympic values. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:17:18 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/sport-for-all.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/canada-winter-games.php Sports News Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper officially opened the Canada Winter Games in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Friday, highlighting the benefits of sport for all Canadians. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:28:24 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/canada-winter-games.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/dodge.php Sports News Dodge vehicle display includes Dodge Grand Caravan with special mobility package and the company's Automobility Program specialists. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:52:23 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/dodge.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/labouche-east-climb.php Sports News AmeriPride Tax Group Sponsors Soldiers to the Summit - In support of America's soldiers and veterans, AmeriPride Tax Group donates much-needed climbing gear to Soldiers to the Summit. Sun, 03 Oct 2010 12:04:02 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/labouche-east-climb.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tucker-dupree.php Sports News Tucker Dupree, a world-ranked Paralympic Swimmer from North Carolina, won a Silver Medal and four Bronze Medals at the 2010 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming World Championships Aug. 15-21 in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:20:44 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/tucker-dupree.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/disabled-veterans-himalayan-climb.php Sports News Twelve injured soldiers to join Erik Weihenmeyer in 20,000 foot climb marking tenth anniversary of his historic summiting of Mt. Everest. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:46:39 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/disabled-veterans-himalayan-climb.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/boiling-point.php Sports News Government of Canada Supports the 2010 Boiling Point Wheelchair Track Classic Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:53:37 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/boiling-point.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/athletes-challenge.php Sports News The number and capabilities of those participating in this challenge proves that exceptional athletes do matter and that people of all abilities can do the impossible. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:46:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/athletes-challenge.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/world-cup-sign.php Sports News FIFA.com to broadcast International Sign video reports - Video reports from all 64 matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa(TM) will be broadcast in International Sign on FIFA.com. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:25:48 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/world-cup-sign.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/toledo-aquatic-club.php Sports News Greater Toledo Aquatic Club Disability Open Coming Next Week Sat, 08 May 2010 10:25:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/toledo-aquatic-club.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/world-record-sky-diving.php Sports News 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. Sat, 19 Dec 2009 09:26:54 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/world-record-sky-diving.php http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/chris-waddell-mount-kilimanjaro.php Sports News 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. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:54:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/sports/news/chris-waddell-mount-kilimanjaro.php