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Indonesian amputees pursue footballing dreams

One-legged Indonesian keeps football dream alive.

Scenes

Meet Super Sam, the endurance athlete fuelled by the superpower of autism

In partnership with Media City

"I think the strength that people with autism have in terms of their focus, their ability to sustain long tasks for long periods without being distracted, are just wonderful traits."

Culture news

Behind Liza Minelli and Lady Gaga's touching moment at the Oscars

The pair were presenting the Best Picture Oscar which eventually went to 'CODA,' but everyone's talking about a tender moment they shared beforehand.

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Culture news

'CODA' increases chances of winning Best Picture with PGA win

'CODA' was the outlier in the Best Picture category until it won at the SAGs. After the weekend's trophy, could the film win big at the Oscars?

Romania

Deaf Ukrainian refugees find shelter in Romania

As the war rages on, deaf Ukrainian refugees find shelter and support at Romania's border.

Health news

This Egyptian researcher has built a brainwave-controlled wheelchair

As a child, Abdelrahman Omran was unable to walk until the age of 5. But the experience inspired the 24-year-old to create the device which he hopes will help others like him.

Real Economy

The right to work: enabling people with disabilities to thrive in the job market

In partnership with The European Commission

Real Economy travels to Poland and Spain to meet two women with disabilities breaking down barriers in the work place and asks European Commissioner Helena Dalli what action is being taken at a European level.

Republic of North Macedonia

President walks bullied girl with Down's syndrome to school

The president said in a statement he visited Embla Ademi and her family "to give my support and to raise awareness that inclusion is a basic principle".

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Schools against discrimination: How Special Olympics movement is bringing wind of change

Partner content presented by Special Olympics

The Special Olympics (SO) movement is leveraging the role of schools to boost inclusion through its Unified Schools programme.

Japan

Team USA wheelchair basketball Paralympian shares her Tokyo highlights

In partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Team USA wheelchair basketball player Courtney Ryan is keen to return to Tokyo to do some more exploring after attending the Paralympics there in 2021.

Mobility

People with disabilities can drive this car using just their hands

Mazda is releasing a new driving system in one of their latest SUVs that will allow people with lower-body disabilities to drive solely with their hands.

Mobility

Can a smart ramp solve transport's accessibility problem?

A Japanese rail company is trialling an automatic ramp that helps wheelchair users get on trains independently. But is it a long-term solution to a major problem?

Experiences

Electric vehicles replace horses in Jordan's ancient city of Petra

This ancient capital is looking to modern technology to improve animal welfare, increase accessibility and prevent the World Heritage Site from being damaged.

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French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake

Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution.

Mobility

US government sues Uber for charging disabled people unfair fees

The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back.

Scenes

The inventor changing attitudes towards people with disabilities

In partnership with Media City

"I realised that my life would be much easier if my computer would be able to talk for me.”

World

"Neither the wheelchair nor my disability has ever determined who I am" - Teresa Perales

Teresa Perales has regularly defied the odds to become Spain's most decorated Paralympian. After winning a prestigious Princess of Asturias Award, she tells us how she has managed to succeed, how she manages her work-life balance and why she chose to swim.

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Hollie Murphy, the coach training Dubai’s heroes for a future without limitations

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Meet Hollie Murphy, the founder of ‘Heroes of Hope’, a not-for-profit group developing sporting, social and interpersonal skills for people of determination in Dubai and across the UAE.

Culture news

At Denmark’s Human Library, you can read people like a book

The Human Library invites people to 'publish' their story in 30 minute conversations with 'readers'.