Disability in Sport
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Disability in Sport International advances research, education and advocacy for inclusion and integration in sport #DisabilityinSport / @powerofsportlab
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We would love to hear about your experiences with disability inclusion in high school/collegiate sport. This forum is open to current and former athletes, coaches, administrators, and families. Here: https://t.co/JCmCsoQdhd
#DisabilityInclusionForum
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Today is a historic day as the @usablindsoccer Men's National Team takes to the pitch for its first-ever international friendly in Chula Vista, Calif., against Canada. Tune into the live-stream at 5pm PDT at https://t.co/IA7xL0BeAB
@LA28 @Paralympics @IBSAB1Football
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History will be made this weekend in Chula Vista, Calif., as the @usablindsoccer Men’s National Team makes its debut on the pitch with two international friendlies against Canada. Read more at https://t.co/rCw9p4mwd9
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A pioneer of his sport and inventor of the 'Fosbury Flop', Dick Fosbury leaves a shining Olympic legacy. https://t.co/4UsFe5cr8W
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An icon of the disability rights movement, Judy Heumann made the world a better place.
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Judy Heumann, who spent decades attacking a political establishment indifferent to the rights of disabled people and won one fight after another, has died at 75.
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She successfully battled to become a teacher and went on to help bring about a revolution in the government’s treatment of the disabled.
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Judy Heumann dedicated her life to the fight for civil rights—starting as a young organizer at Camp Jened and later helping lead the disability rights movement. Michelle and I were fortunate to work with Judy over the years, and are thinking of her family and friends.
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Heumann was instrumental in pushing to expand the civil rights of Americans with disabilities and continued to advocate for disability rights around the globe. She died on Saturday at age 75.
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🏆 The FIFA Puskas Award goes to Marcin Oleksy! ...and what a goal it was 🤩
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We have our finalists for #TheBest FIFA Puskás Award! 💫 🇧🇷 @richarlison97 🇵🇱 Marcin Oleksy 🇫🇷 @dimpayet17
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The 2022 @NWSL assists leader and Best XI selection will be in lavender and mint this season. 🤩 Happy to have you, @Cars_Pickett16!
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We are delighted to share the cover for our upcoming picture book TENACIOUS: FIFTEEN ADVENTURES ALONGSIDE DISABLED ATHLETES by Paralympic gold medalist Patty Cisneros Prevo and illustrated by Dion Mbd!🥇🏆 Available for pre-order now: https://t.co/qxWweyDmCy
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Introducing Project Leonardo for PS5, a highly customizable accessibility controller kit designed to help players with disabilities play more easily, more comfortably, and for longer periods. More info: https://t.co/qqCfpnPJr6
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Can’t even explain this feeling. Thank you to all those who supported me 🙌. On to the next 🔥😤
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🗣️As we mark this year’s #HumanRightsDay , we call on people everywhere to #StandUp4HumanRights & #StandUp4Inclusion. ☑️Dignity ☑️Freedom ☑️Justice for All 👉 https://t.co/aH0UG5vsyg
#EveryoneInlcuded✨ #GlobalGoals
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3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: #IDPD 🕒 It's time to build an inclusive society. Follow @UNDESASocial and @UN_Enable for more information.
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Sport plays an important role in promoting employment and equity among persons with disabilities. Learn more by tuning in to our #IDPD discussion on 5 December at 9 am EST! 🔗 https://t.co/7bBFhuNZa2 Register here 👉 https://t.co/tkweGSnASx
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Marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on Saturday, UN chief @antonioguterres called for innovative solutions, in a world confronted by crises which disproportionally affect persons with disabilities.
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Marking this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on Saturday, António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, called for transformative, innovative solutions, in a world...
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"We need transformative solutions to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals and leave no one behind. This requires greater public-private sector collaboration to develop strategies for, with and by persons with disabilities." -- @antonioguterres on 2022 #IDPD✨
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