Source: learningneverstops.wordpress.com

Individuals with learning disabilities can succeed!

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a form of learning disability that may lead to confusion about a student's potential. Some are mislabeled as unable to achieve academic success and independence. Medication and cognitive behavior therapy are tools used to help those with ADHD focus, resist impulsiveness and master daily tasks. 

The most decorated Olympian, Michael Phelps, was diagnosed with ADHD at age nine. He discussed challenges faced at school when teachers became frustrated with his behavior. Michael aspired to achieve the success of his sisters, who swam competitively. His training as a swimmer taught him self-management, concentration and yielded praise from others. 

Source: www.google.com

From learningneverstops.wordpress.com, "It can be seen once again that if individuals are given the right attention, treatment and intervention, along with being surrounded by people with the right attitude, anything is possible."

Inside the Games - real-time reporting from Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games

Inside the Games reports live from Rio with competition updates, athlete profiles and news updates about the Summer Games.

View latest medal counts and real-time results from Summer Olympic Games in Rio.
Rio 2016 Medal Table

• USA leads with 11 GOLD, 11 SILVER and 10 BRONZE medals, followed by 
• China with 10 GOLD, 5 SILVER and 8 BRONZE medals, and then
• Japan with 6 GOLD, 1 SILVER, and 11 BRONZE medals. 

Each athlete brings honor to his/her country!

Source: www.insidethegames.biz

Rio Paralympics 2016: Russian athletes banned after doping scandal

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) confirmed the ban based on the McLaren Report detailing a state-sponsored doping program.

(Excerpts) The Russian Paralympic Committee will reportedly appeal against the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The Rio 2016 Paralympics begin in 31 days' time, on 7 September, and 267 Russian athletes across 18 sports will now miss the Games.

"The anti-doping system in Russia is broken, corrupted and entirely compromised," said IPC president Sir Philip Craven at a news conference on Sunday...The doping culture that is polluting Russian sport stems from the Russian government.

"The Russian government has catastrophically failed its para-athletes. Their 'medals over morals' mentality disgusts me. The complete corruption of the anti-doping system is contrary to the rules and strikes at the very heart of the spirit of Paralympic sport.

Why was Russia banned?

Canadian law professor Richard McLaren's report found that Russia's sports ministry manipulated urine samples provided by its athletes between 2011 and 2015.

The report identified 27 samples relating to eight para-sports, five of which are summer sports, including some governed by the IPC.

The IPC has also found evidence that samples were swapped during the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games and it planned to reanalyse every Russian sample from Sochi.

The IPC allowed the Russian Paralympic Committee to present its case before it decided on the ban.

More, BBC Disability Sport

Paralympic Refugee Team

Athletes to compete as IPA team

http://m.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport/36985795

A team of refugee athletes will compete at Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced.

The Independent Paralympic Athletes (IPA) Team will appear under the Paralympic flag and will parade first at the opening ceremony on 7 September.

The team will stay in the Athletes Village, with travel and other expenses covered by the IPC.

More, https://m.paralympic.org/news/refugees-compete-dedicated-team-rio-2016-paralympics

From USA Today Sports - August 5, 2016

Rio Olympics opening ceremony: How to watch, time, TV info

The Opening Ceremony for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics will take place Friday, Aug. 5 in Rio's Maracanã Stadium. It will air on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET on a one-hour tape delay.

How to watch opening ceremony LINK

Source: sports.inquirer.net

We're the Superhumans - Rio2016 Trailer
https://youtu.be/IocLkk3aYlk

An inspirational video trailer featuring paralympians from across the Globe who demonstrate YES WE CAN! 
There are no limits for enthusiastic and capable individuals determined to succeed. Check it out!

2016 Paralympics Trailer

US Wheelchair Rugby Selects Athletes for Rio Summer Games

USA Wheelchair Rugby is pleased to announce the names of the 12 athletes and four alternates nominated for Team USA.

Chuck Aoki    Minneapolis, MN
Jeff Butler      Austin, TX
Josh Brewer   Battle Ground, WA
Chad Cohn   Tucson, AZ
Lee Fredette   East Moriches, NY
Anthony McDaniel Navarre, FL
Chuck Melton   Richview, IL
Eric Newby   Littleton, CO
Kory Puderbaugh  San Diego, CA
Jason Regier  Centennial, CO
Adam Scaturro  Lakewood, CO
Josh Wheeler   San Tan Valley, AZ

“The journey to this moment has been filled with extreme lows and ultimate highs, ” said Coach Gumbert. ” The challenge moving forward is to learn from each of these and capitalize on good momentum moving forward..."

The U.S. will open play on Wednesday, September 14th against France.  The Americans will go on to face Sweden and Japan in preliminary play, semi final action begins on Saturday September 17th with the medal matches scheduled to be contested on Sunday September 18th.

Source: http://usawr.org/usa-wheelchair-rugby-nominates-12-athletes-for-rio/
Author: Jen Remick