November 6, 2012
Comments Off on Multi-medallists Natasha Baker and Mark Colbourne add their support for first ever ParalympicsGB Sports Fest
London 2012 double gold medallist Natasha Baker and winner of ParalympicsGB’s first medal at London 2012 Mark Colbourne today joined Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock in pledging their support for the ParalympicsGB Sports Fest, the first ever Festival of Paralympic Sport. The Sports Fest will provide information and come-and-try opportunities on both summer and winter Paralympic sports, as well as Read More »
October 31, 2012
Comments Off on EFDS legacy survey reveals disabled people want to watch and try more inclusive sport
Today, the English Federation of Disability Sport release the Games impact report, capturing public perception on the wider legacy and impact on disabled people in sport. Findings highlighted both disabled and non-disabled people want to watch more sport for disabled people. It also identified disabled people’s desire to play more sport. Read More »
October 30, 2012
Comments Off on Jonnie Peacock helps launch ParalympicGB “Sports Fest”
ParalympicsGB gold medallist Jonnie Peacock is encouraging disabled people to sign up to the first ever ParalympicsGB Sports Fest, which was announced today (Tuesday October 30), to be held at the Surrey Sports Park in Guildford on Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4. The festival will provide an opportunity for disabled people to try out different disability sports and ... Read More »
October 24, 2012
Comments Off on Weir and Ennis voted British Athletes of the Year
David Weir (Coach: Jenny Archer) and Jessica Ennis (Toni Minichiello) have been voted British Paralympic and Olympic Athlete of the Year for 2012 by Athletics fans across the country. Weir collected 48% of the votes narrowly pipping double gold medallist Hannah Cockroft (Peter Eriksson) to the post Read More »
October 16, 2012
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October 16, 2012
Comments Off on Vitalise survey reveals David Cameron’s hopes for a Paralympic legacy may be short-lived
People with disabilities and carers are concerned that wave of positivity will not endure, finds disability charity Vitalise. In the wake of David Cameron’s Conservative Party Conference speech and only five weeks on from the London Paralympics, a new survey of people with disabilities and carers has found that the Paralympic legacy may not be as far-reaching as hoped. Even though ... Read More »
October 12, 2012
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We have teamed up with Minifigs, makers of Paralympic LEGO figurines, to offer an exclusive competition through the PosAbility website! You could be in with the chance of winning a LEGO Paralympian everyday next week, beginning on Monday 15th October! Up for grabs are minifigs of Jody Cundy, Hannah Cockroft, Richard Whitehead, Read More »
October 11, 2012
Comments Off on Heather Frederiksen and Louise Watkin split from coach and club
Paralympic champion Heather Frederiksen and silver medallist Louise Watkin are looking for a new club after quitting City of Salford swim team. A breakdown in the relationship with coach John Stout, who helped the pair win eight medals in London, is believed to be behind their decision. Read More »
October 11, 2012
Comments Off on The Prime Minister recalled time spent with son Ivan and revealed his hope that the Paralympic Games had changed society’s attitude to disability
Samantha Cameron was moved to tears today as her husband David spoke about their disabled son Ivan who died at the age of six. In a moving section of his leader’s speech to the Conservative party conference, Mr Cameron reflected on how he felt when pushing his son in his wheelchair. Read More »
October 9, 2012
Comments Off on Sunshine and Celebrations with Paralympians at ProActive Prosthetics
Blessed with a perfect Indian summer day on Saturday 29th September, over 100 patients, family and friends enjoyed meeting Team GB Paralympians Stef Reid and Scott Moorhouse at ProActive Prosthetics open day in Elstead, Surrey. Chatting in the sunshine, visiting the clinic facilities and sharing English Afternoon Tea, Read More »
October 5, 2012
Comments Off on Paralympian Opens Gowrings Mobility’s New Factory
Thursday 27th September 2012 gave Gowrings Mobility the chance to celebrate their unique heritage, demonstrate their flexible new factory, educate some local special students, inspire their employees and share their special relationship with Paralympian Silver Medallist Karen Darke with family and business customers. Read More »
October 5, 2012
Comments Off on Telegraph Showcase 50 Top Paralympic Photos
The Telegraph online have collated 50 amazing moments from the Paralympics. They showcase the emotion, the athleticism and the awe-inspiring. Check them out here Read More »
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