Sports

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Challenged Athlete Profile – April Coughlin

“It is the mission of CAF to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles though physical fitness and competitive athletics. CAF believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem encourages independence and enhances quality of life.” Source: Challenged Athletes Foundation

Poll: The State of the Rights of the Disabled in the Netherlands in 2012

Please take a moment of your time to fill in the poll. Multiple answers are possible. In the poll the definition of disabled is anyone with a disability and/ or (chronic) illness. The goal is to have 400,000 people fill out the poll. Your help and support is appreciated. Follow the link ‘continue reading’ to fill in the poll. Continue reading »

International tv-show, webcast, or magazine for the disabled

I’m looking for people to start up a international tv-show, webcast, and/ or magazine for the disabled. This to raise awareness, empower, and enable people with a disability  to move beyond their disability in order to participate equally and fully in society within their possibility. Main areas of focus Health care Home care Accessibility Sports … Continue reading »

Teaser for the documentary “PERSEVERANCE”

On April 16th, 2011 the short Dutch documentary ‘PERSEVERANCE’ premiered during the National Wheelchair Basketball Day. Film maker Tom Poederbach and reporter Thomas Rijsman followed the Dutch National Wheelchair Basketball team during their preparations for the European championships which will take place in September 2011 in Israel, where they will aim to qualify for the … Continue reading »

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