disability rights
Scoring gains for disability rights on and off the track
The experiences of two women Paralympians show how competitive sports can open up opportunities and change the lives of people with disabilities.
Top Shots: Pyeongchang Paralympics
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Versatile Paralympian poised for another medal run
Born in Ukraine, Oksana Masters is a double-amputee who has become one of America’s most versatile Paralympians, winning medals in both the Winter and Summer Games.
These Paralympians are ready for the 2018 games [video]
Find out what drives these U.S. athletes to succeed at the upcoming Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The competition is March 9-18.
Tapping an undervalued resource: People with disabilities
Businesses thrive on innovation. More and more are leveraging an underused segment of the workforce: people with disabilities.
Wheelchair basketball heals athletes
American Jess Markt has trained wheelchair basketball teams around the world and sees the benefits it has for the players and their societies.
Students with disabilities excel at American universities
At American universities, students with disabilities get accommodation and support in addition to access to great academics.
First lady to attend Invictus Games honoring wounded soldiers
Melania Trump will lead the U.S. delegation to the 2017 Invictus Games, honoring wounded servicemen and women from 17 nations.
Activists look to U.S. as they promote disability rights
After visiting the U.S., Grace Jerry and Juan Angel de Gouveia used what they learned about disability rights to make changes in their own countries.