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Movie-streaming mobile app Smart Cinema, an online complement to brick-and-mortar cinemas, on Tuesday launched a barrier-free version for people with visual disabilities. The new version, developed with the assistance of the China Association of the Blind, allows...
Since the RI Award for Outstanding Achievements was disclosed on August 1, 2019, a large number of recommendations have been received from across the world. We feel grateful for the attention you have attached to the Award, and are inspired by the vision that it would...
The RI Award for Outstanding Achievements 2019 RI is delighted to announce the application for the RI Award for Outstanding Achievements 2019 is now open. The celebration is an international award to recognize individuals and organizations who or which have made...
Founded in 1922, Rehabilitation International (RI) is an international NGO that is dedicated to advancing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities, with member organizations covering more than 100 countries and regions. It enjoys special consultative...
Alongside China and Egypt, Iran rules the Paralympic powerlifting world. The country has an impressive three world records in the men’s field, with Roohollah Rostami dominating the up to 72kg, and Majid Farzin setting the standard for the up to 80kg. But the most...
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has formally changed its name to the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee – a change celebrating the athletes of Team USA and the Paralympic Movement in the United States. The USOPC board of directors unanimously...
Belarus’ latest Para swimming star Aliaksei Talai was only 16 years old when his life changed forever. Walking in the forest near his home one day, he accidentally stepped on an unexploded World War II bomb. It detonated underneath him, taking both of his legs, his...
Persistence and hard work are the two key reasons why Switzerland will be back competing against Europe’s leading wheelchair rugby nations this August. That is according to Swiss veteran Dave Mzee. “We are very happy to take part in this big tournament and we are...
Johannes Floors, Ntando Mahlangu, Irmgard Bensusan and Kyron Duke all underlined their World Championship credentials with new world record marks at the Bayer Invitational Meeting in Leverkusen, Germany on Friday (21 June). Floors smashed the 100m T62 world record...
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