News on Special-Needs Sports
Yes, Disabled People Play Sports, and Yes, We Have a Right to Equal Access
A post on This Ain't Livin' celebrates a ruling that increases opportunities for athletes with disabilities in school sports.
Special Olympics at the Final Four
A post on the World of Special Olympics blog tells about a basketball clinic with college players and Special Olympics athletes.
Sledge hockey: The crash bang of wheelchair rugby, with ice
The BBC's Ouch! blog has an interview with GB sledge hockey goalie Rob Gaze.
A Title IX for Student Athletes with Disabilities
Information on new opportunities from About.com's guide to Assistive Technology.
Teen Makes Disability History At Mount Everest
From Disability Scoop: "A 15-year-old with Down syndrome is said to be the first American with the chromosomal disorder to make it to the base camp of the world's tallest mountain."
Gifts that make a difference
The World of Special Olympics blog celebrates the founder of Special Olympics Special Smiles.
Special Olympics and Best Buddies "Storm" Capitol Hill
According to a post on The World of Special Olympics, ambassadors from the groups urged "continued federal support for programs that enhance the lives of those with intellectual and development disabilities in the areas of health, education and employment."
Special-Needs Sports News - January/February 2013
Sports-related news stories from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in the first two months of 2013, including news on Oscar Pistorius.
Special-Needs Sports News 2012
News stories on special-needs sports from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in the first eight months of 2012.
Special-Needs Sports News 2011
News stories on special-needs sports from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2011.
Special-Needs Sports News 2010
News stories on special-needs sports from around the Web featured in the daily news folder on About.com Children With Special Needs in 2010.