What are the Paralympics?

The Paralympic Games are the largest sporting event internationally for people with physical disabilities. The Paralympic Games always take place the two weeks after the Olympic Games- and no, the Paralympic Games ARE NOT the same as the Olympics. They are closely related, like sisters! Dani has competed at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Paralympic Games, and the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympic Games.

How can i support the paralympic movement?

Sport is our vehicle to have larger conversations about disability inclusion. The Paralympics seek to change perceptions of people with disabilities in attitudes, mobility, and opportunity. As a fan- you can tune in to NBC to watch the Games, and start to learn more about the fascinating sporting competitions that take place!

HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES?

Understanding disability is so important because it is everywhere! 15% of the world’s population has a disability. Whether it is your workplace, your school, or even the businesses you support- take the time to look around and see what changes could be made to make the space more accessible and inclusive. Disability is NOT a bad word- I encourage you to challenge the biases you hold surrounding disability. Here are some of my favorite resources to check if your employer is being accessible, why disability representation is needed in the media, and how to avoid using ableist language.

Curious about learning more about disability inclusion for your workplace or event? Contact Dani on how you can step up your inclusion!