Access & Policy - The Nature of Ability

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Access & Policy

Winter Paralympic sport classification guide

Paralympic sports use a process known as “classification“ to create a level playing field and include athletes with a wide range of disabilities. Athlete classification is one of the most unique and confusing aspects of the Paralympic Games. The easiest way to understand classification is to compare it to weight

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Access & Policy

Russian flag to fly at Paralympics

Ukrainian officials will boycott the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympic games if athletes from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete under their own flags. Earlier this week, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) cleared the way for 10 para athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in the upcoming

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Access & Policy

Women's para ice hockey goes global

An international development camp in Finland will help identify and motivate the next generation of women's para ice hockey players. The camp will take place at the Vierumäki Olympic Training Center, June 4–7, 2026. There will be up to 30 players and 10 staff members invited to

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Design & Technology

Blind fans enjoy a tactile broadcast at the Super Bowl

A group of 10 blind and low-vision fans will experience Super Bowl LX using a hand-held device that translates gameplay into vibration and sound. The innovative tech is the creation of a Seattle-based start-up called OneCourt. The company worked with the NFL and Ticketmaster to bring its device to the

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UT Arlington elevates wheelchair basketball

The University of Texas Arlington men's and women's wheelchair basketball teams have a new home. After decades of success, the "Movin' Mavs" and "Lady Movin' Mavs" are officially joining the UTA Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Both teams will be supported

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Access & Policy

Vermont Adaptive purchases land for conservation and recreation

Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports is working to build the state's first adaptive outdoor center. Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports will be settling into their new home after purchasing a 125-acre property in Rochester, VT. The farmland was purchased with support from Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Housing