Disability news

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Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Hughes set for Great Britain Deaflympics bow (VIDEO)

Â鶹ֱ²¥ student and swimmer Henry Hughes has already been on some journey.  
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University honours Paralympic stars Emma Wiggs and Jessica-Jane Applegate with honorary degrees

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has awarded honorary degrees to two Paralympic champions, Emma Wiggs MBE and Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE, in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievement and significant contributions to disability sport.
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Wimbledon in focus: How Â鶹ֱ²¥ research is giving Alfie Hewett a competitive edge (VIDEO)

Alfie Hewett is a man who needs little introduction.
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“Parents’ understanding of their children is often belittled and children are rarely asked what they need" - Â鶹ֱ²¥ expert argues need to fully focus on children's rights in SEND system reform

As part of this week’s Spending Review (June 25), Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed over £1bn in support for children's social care and the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. Of this, £760m will go towards making the SEND system "more inclusive and improve outcomes for all children and young people."
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Richard Whitehead’s 100 marathon challenge – with a little help from Â鶹ֱ²¥ University (VIDEO)

For many, completing just one marathon in a lifetime is a huge achievement.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ research leads to rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby

Research conducted by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has led to a rule change in World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), increasing female participation in the sport.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University launches new Para and Disability Sport Strategy

Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has officially launched its new Para and Disability Sport Strategy – with opportunity sitting at its core.
Pictured from the left is Richard Wheater, the University’s Director of Sport, Professor Jo Maher, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sport, Penny Briscoe, Director of Sport for ParalympicsGB, Alasdair Donaldson, the University’s Head of Para Sport, Professor Nick Jennings, Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Rachel Thomson, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

ParalympicsGB and Â鶹ֱ²¥ University announce landmark strategic partnership

ParalympicsGB and Â鶹ֱ²¥ University have announced a landmark strategic partnership to drive forward innovation in Para Sport and champion disability inclusion across the sporting landscape.
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Too many disabled young people are missing out on PE – here’s how that could change

The UK government has called on schools to do more to enhance opportunities in PE and sport for disabled young people.
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Explainer: What is classification at the Paralympic Games? (VIDEO)

Classification is a major element in Para sport, but what does it actually mean?
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Experts in Sport: Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s role in inspiring change in Para sport

With the 2024 Paralympic Games now well underway, it’s a crucial time to explore the evolving research landscape in Para and disability sport. 
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University researchers collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby

Over the last several months, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University research has been taking place to support World Wheelchair Rugby’s (WWR) commitment and strategy to increasing female participation in the sport.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University research paves the way for wheelchair tennis success in Paris (VIDEO)

With the Paralympic Games just a few days away, Professor Vicky Tolfrey has discussed how Â鶹ֱ²¥ University research has positively impacted wheelchair tennis performance.
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A quarter of blind and partially sighted people miss out on their disability benefits

New research from the Centre for Research in Social Policy at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University, produced for RNIB, reveals that more than one in four blind and partially sighted people (83,000) miss-out on the disability benefits they’re entitled to.
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Families living with Noonan Syndrome call for more social support and medical awareness

Families living with Noonan Syndrome say there is a pressing need for more social support and awareness of the rare genetic condition.
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Brent Lakatos: From Canada via Â鶹ֱ²¥ with all eyes on Paris (VIDEO)

On first inspection, the Canadian city of Dorval has few similarities with Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Ntando Mahlangu, the double Paralympic champion, has joined Â鶹ֱ²¥. The picture is a close up of him.

Ntando Mahlangu – double Paralympic champion joins Â鶹ֱ²¥ University (VIDEO)

Ntando Mahlangu has already lived a life like no other.

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Project aims to help identify motorists with dementia who are unfit to drive

A new Â鶹ֱ²¥ University-led project aims to develop an effective screening test to identify individuals in the early stages of dementia who are unfit to drive.
L-R: Prof Vicky Tolfrey (Â鶹ֱ²¥ University), Owen Tolfrey (Â鶹ֱ²¥ University), Will Brierley and Neil Stuley (AELTC Ground staff), Thomas Rietveld (Â鶹ֱ²¥ University), Ellie-May Storr (Â鶹ֱ²¥ University) and front Nick Webborn (Chair of BPA, Visiting Clinical Professor, Â鶹ֱ²¥ University)

Â鶹ֱ²¥ research at Wimbledon to drive exposure of wheelchair tennis

Research conducted by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University at Wimbledon has the potential to drive more exposure of wheelchair tennis.

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Textile student creates clothes to celebrate disability identity and adaptive fashion

Kathryn Geary’s Disability Visibility final year project features colourful and individually designed products with adaptations to make the clothing easy to wear and remove.
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball win back-to-back league titles

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball secured consecutive league titles following another incredible campaign in the Women’s Premier League.

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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)

Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.

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Alumnus Donaldson appointed Head of Para Sport

Alumnus Alasdair Donaldson has been appointed Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s new Head of Para Sport.

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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University launches Disability History Month campaign

The University and Students’ Union have worked together to create a programme of events and initiatives to mark Disability History Month (16 November-16 December).

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Exercise toolkit looks to improve physical and mental wellbeing of patients in secure psychiatric facilities

A new physical activity toolkit for patients and staff in secure services has been launched by Â鶹ֱ²¥ University academics.