Paralympic classification scandal: MPs criticise BPA boss for six years of inaction
The head of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) has been heavily criticised by MPs for…
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Paralympic classification scandal: MPs hear athletes’ concerns over flawed system
Disabled athletes and their families have given evidence to MPs about widespread cheating within the…
Children begin to receive prostheses that will help them run, swim… or play the violin
Hundreds of disabled children in England are starting to benefit from a new fund that…
Countdown to Rio: Cockroft pushes harder and further than ever in bid for gold
Hannah Cockroft admits she has loved every minute of the celebrity lifestyle that has come…
Countdown to Rio: Peacock ready to defend his crown
He was one of the biggest British names at the London 2012 Paralympics.There were wheelchair-racers…
COMMENT: How to support our Paralympians, from a disability rights perspective
We’re just a week away now from the start of the Rio Paralympics, an event that…
Countdown to Rio: Skelhon ready to medal after winning battle with motivation
Matt Skelhon admits that he has struggled with his motivation in the lead-up to his…
‘Shocking’ Rio funding crisis could see 50 countries forced to withdraw
Paralympians have spoken of their shock at learning that 50 of the poorest nations could…
Countdown to Rio: Nicholls looks for a ‘crowning’ achievement
She joined Hannah Cockroft on her lap of honour after finishing seventh behind Britain’s double…
DPAC will use Paralympics to highlight austerity impact in week of action
Disabled activists are to hold a week of action to coincide with the start of…