The Olympics And Paralympics Could Transform Jobs For Disabled Workers

For host regions, the Games are a concentrated labor market event, and potentially a significant opportunity for Disabled job ...
Yahoo! Sports

Paralympics hide a secret about disabled athletes: They're everywhere – even the Olympics

The Paralympic Games remind the world of fascinating tales of perseverance, advocacy and inclusion. These events provide a new lens on disability every four years. But the juxtaposition of the ...
WTVD

Disabled vet is shooting for a trip to the Rio Olympics

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The Valor Games currently going on in the Triangle showcases the skills of disabled veterans and current members of the armed forces. One of the competitors is hoping for a trip to ...
NPR

Paris has become more accessible for disabled. Will it last after the Olympics?

PARIS — Since the start of the Olympics, Ndieme Lame has been commuting every day to the Stade de France where she works as a volunteer helping visitors find their way. The 57-year-old wheelchair user ...
NBC New York

Fashion is slowly embracing the needs of disabled people. It's happening for some Paralympians, too

Three years ago, when Team Canada appeared at the Opening Ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the athletes were dressed in sleek white jeans. They may have looked good, but for some ...
Seattle Times

Paralympic equestrian riders praise access for disabled riders at Versailles

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — After winning her 10th Paralympics medal, British equestrian Natasha Baker celebrated with her son on Saturday and reflected on how good accessibility for disabled people was ...