For the first time in over a decade there are Paralympic classes for athletes with intellectual disability — our goal is to make history by supporting athletes’ efforts to make the US Paralympic Team by 2012. The first sports to re-include at the 2012 Paralymics in London are Athletics, Swimming & Table Tennis with Cross Country Skiing and Rowing likely by 2014 and 2016. Follow along in our efforts to help athletes with intellectual disability achieve their Olympic dreams.
Paralympic News & Events:
T20 Class Now Open at US Paralympic Track & Field Nationals
For the first time in over a decade Paralympic opportunities are opening up for athletes with intellectual disability, starting with the men's 1500m for T20 (athletes with intellectual disability) at the upcoming 2010 US Paralympic Track & Field Nationals June 15-20, 2010 in Mirimar Florida.
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2011 IPC Athletics (Track & Field) World Championships
January 15-31, 2010 : Christchurch, New Zealand A new class (T20) has been added to include athletes with intellectual disability!
read more2010 U.S. Paralympics Track & Field National Championships
June 18-20, 2010 : Miramar, Florida
read moreVote on re-inclusion into Paralympics passes
November 27, 2009: Athletes with intellectual disability headed for London 2012 Paralympics!
read moreIPC to Vote on Re-inclusion into Paralympics
November 19, 2009: Your support is needed to make sure the US votes "yes" to re-inclusion in the 2012 Paralympics.
read moreBBC Coverage of Reinclusion into Paralympics
BBC Sport has provided news coverage of the re-inclusion (2009) of athletes with intellectual disability in Paralympic competition. Athletes with intellectual disability participated in the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney games but were banned from competition when members of Spain's basketball team were found to have no disability.
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Spring Break Training Camp
We’re hosting a Spring Break Rowing Camp for athletes with intellectual disability in Washington DC April 4-7, 2012. Train from the Anacostia Community Boathouse with our award-winning rowing team...
