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Man Without Legs Hopes to Inspire Students as Physical Education Teacher

There are certain teachers whose influence can affect students for the rest of their lives, whose names are never forgotten. Doug Forbis hopes to become one of those -- and it's not just because he doesn't have any legs. The 24-year-old Spartanburg, S.C., man is finishing up his first year of a two-year graduate education...

For Veterans, Wheelchair Lacrosse Is on a Roll [VIDEO]

It could be the next big sport to hit the Paralympic circuit: wheelchair lacrosse ... coming to a VA near you. With only two organized teams in the country, wheelchair lacrosse remains in its infancy, but organizers at a demonstration at the Department of Veterans Affairs office in Palo Alto, Calif., insisted the sport...

How Paralympian Josh George Inspired a FanHouse Marathoner

FanHouse blogger "This Suit Is Not Black" recently completed the New York City Marathon, but the highlight of her weekend might have actually been the time she got to spend with Olympic paralympian Josh George. Here are TSIB's thoughts on meeting the inspiring 24-year-old athlete.It's Sunday, November 2, 2008, a day I'll...

Background on Paralympics

The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event where athletes with a physical disability compete; this includes athletes with mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness, and cerebral palsy.

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