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On March 23, the Team AMVETS Thrift Store in Fresno will feature a very special archery demonstration headlined by 2012 Paralympics Champion Jeff Fabry. What makes Mr. Fabry such a “special” athlete is that he shoots his arrows with his mouth.

A leading charity has launched an initiative, “Look for the Label”, that will help disabled motorists, travellers and carers to identify whether wheelchair accessible vehicles have been properly crash tested.

The AIB’s 2012 international media excellence awards include a special category for TV coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, celebrating the broadcasts which fed the passionate involvement of billions of viewers worldwide

Obergine create infographic for the London 2012 Paralympic Games

Dean Taxis based in Low Fell Gateshead helped Stephanie Moore, a future paralympics champion in the making, by sponsoring her travel to and from sports college last year saying her learning disablity wasnt severe enough.

A chemistry teacher at Bromsgrove School has been selected by UK Athletics and LOCOG to be one of the four official starters at the Olympics and perform as the Chief Starter at the Paralympics.

As the legacy organization of 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, BlazeSports America is proud to be affiliated with the following athletes, teams, coaches, officials, parents and delegates for the 2012 Paralympics

The Møller Centre is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring the Danish Paralympic team at this year’s Paralympic Games held in London.

The “Treadmill Challenge” was created by Sepulveda to celebrate his 55th birthday and to raise awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps the physically disabled pursue an active lifestyle through fitness & competitive sports.

Swiftwick Unveils New Performance Sock Specifically Designed for Lower Limb Amputees at UCO's Endeavor Games, June 7-10

Blair Glynn from Tranent in East Lothian has been selected to play football for his country in the 7 a-side sport for athletes with cerebral palsy at the London 2012 Paralympics.

A Parliamentary Search for the Best of British Manufacturing by Mike Weatherley, MP representing Hove & Portslade, included new fashion ranges from The Fashion Trust featuring Olympic & Paralympics London Games 2012 inspired themes

On March 23, the Team AMVETS Thrift Store in Fresno will feature a very special archery demonstration headlined by 2012 Paralympics Champion Jeff Fabry. What makes Mr. Fabry such a “special” athlete is that he shoots his arrows with his mouth.

5-Round Fury Sponsored athlete and TeamKattouf Athlete, Carlos Leon, has qualified for the 2013 Paralympic Triathlon Nationals.

The Minister for Disabled People Esther McVey MP joined youngsters in Bolton on Sunday to try powerchair football for the first time.

A leading charity has launched an initiative, “Look for the Label”, that will help disabled motorists, travellers and carers to identify whether wheelchair accessible vehicles have been properly crash tested.

An innovative communication partnership established by the Met. Police Service, London First, Industry and Government will be rolled out nationally as it commences its journey to charitable status. New Scotland Yard provided the perfect background

The AIB’s 2012 international media excellence awards include a special category for TV coverage of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, celebrating the broadcasts which fed the passionate involvement of billions of viewers worldwide

‘Over the last 100 years certain famous Irish writers also possessed disability like Oscar winning My Left Foot’s Christy Brown and renowned poet W.B. Yeats’ suffered from severe dyslexia.’

Olympic pole-vaulting legend Sergey Bubka has praised the London 2012 Paralympic Games as the ‘greatest ever’ and the spirit of the competitors taking part in events over the past week.

Obergine create infographic for the London 2012 Paralympic Games

(Atlanta) – Around the Rings' web traffic during the three-week Olympic period July 27 to August 13 shattered all previous records, while its news apps and social media also proved to be market leaders.

The Paralympics are scheduled to start on August 29, and the opening ceremony is just a few hours away at this time. The Paralympics will run from August 29 through September 9, 2012. Watch Paralympics Online, and don't miss a moment!

Dean Taxis based in Low Fell Gateshead helped Stephanie Moore, a future paralympics champion in the making, by sponsoring her travel to and from sports college last year saying her learning disablity wasnt severe enough.

(Atlanta) Now that a week has passed since the 2012 Olympics came to a smashing conclusion, has the glow dimmed? Were the London Games really “perfect”? Not since 1996 when ATR issued its first Grading the Games has a city scored this well.

A chemistry teacher at Bromsgrove School has been selected by UK Athletics and LOCOG to be one of the four official starters at the Olympics and perform as the Chief Starter at the Paralympics.

As the legacy organization of 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, BlazeSports America is proud to be affiliated with the following athletes, teams, coaches, officials, parents and delegates for the 2012 Paralympics

The Møller Centre is delighted to announce that it will be sponsoring the Danish Paralympic team at this year’s Paralympic Games held in London.

The “Treadmill Challenge” was created by Sepulveda to celebrate his 55th birthday and to raise awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps the physically disabled pursue an active lifestyle through fitness & competitive sports.

Swiftwick Unveils New Performance Sock Specifically Designed for Lower Limb Amputees at UCO's Endeavor Games, June 7-10

Short-term and holiday lets specialist, LondonsHolidayApartments.com can help property owners who want to let out their homes - this summer and beyond - to reach potential customers and generate valuable income.

Blair Glynn from Tranent in East Lothian has been selected to play football for his country in the 7 a-side sport for athletes with cerebral palsy at the London 2012 Paralympics.

Be part of the celebrations at Swansea as the city celebrates the Olympic Year

The OlympicTorches.ca website of Vancouver, Canada, is the new online source for buying authentic Vancouver 2010 Olympic torches and memorabilia.

Time to get legacy ready at the FIA and IMSPA Industry summit

A Parliamentary Search for the Best of British Manufacturing by Mike Weatherley, MP representing Hove & Portslade, included new fashion ranges from The Fashion Trust featuring Olympic & Paralympics London Games 2012 inspired themes

Helios Partners is the new sponsor for Around the Rings' re-branded Tuesday Talk

Brits eagerly anticipating the events of 2012 - including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Queen's Diamond Jubilee and European Football Championships - are being given the chance to participate in an 'online time capsule'.

Disability and health radio station, Able Radio, has launched Able On Demand, an à la carte service which includes some of the biggest names in comedy, television, politics and sport available to you at the click of your mouse at AbleRadio.com!

In early November, the GB Boccia squad that will be working towards the London 2012 Paralympic Games, was announced and Treloar’s school and college was pleased to have a number of current and former students in the team.

It took Chantal 20 years of hard work and perseverance to win that race - years of training, four hours daily, six days a week, 11 months a year, with all the ups and downs, highs and lows, wins and losses.

Singer/songwriter Melanie Dekker has been on the move performing for government dignitaries and deployed troops, raising money for charity and will begin her European tour next week.

Vancouver, BC March 17, 2010 - Best Western Chateau Granville came to the aid of one of Canada’s most promising Paralympic Athletes , Mark DeMontis.

Distilleria Bottega is proud to announce its participation at the Vancouver Paralympics Winter Game as a wine supplier for the special events organized by the Italian Paralympics Committee (IPC).

Whistler Adaptive Sports House created for Paralympic Games

The year ahead is filled with exciting events for the Olympics and world sport.

Filmmaker Steven C. Barber finishes three-year odyssey documenting the inspirational journey: the longest wheelchair race in the world. Catch the filmmaker on CNN Larry King Live Saturday December 19th, 2009.

At precisely 20:12 (London time) on November 18th, the Web's first (and so far only) site about every major event in London in the summer of 2012 was launched by Paul Parry, whose late father played a major role in bringing the Games to England.

Around the Rings’ (ATR) coverage of the race to host the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in October boosted its website hits and set an Around the Rings record.

In October of 2008, filmmaker Steven C. Barber will be wrapping up his documentary as his journey culminates with a White House gathering of Paralympians and Olympians from the Beijing 2008 Games.

The 2008 Paralympic Summer Games began in Beijing, China September 6, 2008, at the exact place where the 2008 Summer Olympic Games were held last month. These games will end with their closing ceremony on September 17.