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Tag: Paralympics

A Eulogy for 2016: Moments That Made Us Happy

December 30, 2016December 16, 2017Jamie Greene

2016 wasn’t all bad. Here are some of the moments that made us here at GeekDad and GeekMom happy. What helped us make it through the year, brought us joy, and made us smile?

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Paralympics: Rio 2016 Is Here!

September 7, 2016Robin Brooks

The Paralympics are upon us, and I’m looking forward to another sumptuous feast of sport.

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Rio 2016 and the Real Superhumans

July 15, 2016Robin Brooks

With the Paralympics just two months away, the UK’s Channel 4 releases an amazing and inspirational trailer for its coverage of the games.

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The Controversy Over Olympic Ring Tattoos

May 19, 2016Judy Berna

For most people, having a tattoo is a meaningful thing. I don’t even have a tattoo (yet) but here I am writing yet another post about body ink, all because I stumbled upon a story that spoke to my heart, posted by an amputee friend on Facebook.

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The Top 14 Reasons Why I Love Winter X Games

February 13, 2015Judy Berna1

Looking for a fun family trip that will appeal to all ages? Winter X Games may be the answer.

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Paralympics Drives New Technology

April 6, 2014Judy Berna

Why are we still talking about the Paralympics, when they ended weeks ago? Because their influence will be felt for years to come.

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A Paralympic Commercial That Has Nothing To Do With Pity

March 4, 2014Judy Berna

A Paralympic commercial that will make you see these athletes in a new way.

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Why Your Kids Will Want To Watch The Paralympics In 5 Days And Where You Can Find Them On TV.

March 2, 2014Judy Berna3

From my personal experience, kids are fascinated by prosthetics and how they work. Watching world-class athletes compete with their world-class hardware makes for some amazing family viewing. It’s time to cheer for Team USA.

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Behind the Scenes at the Paralympics

September 6, 2012Judy Berna

What happens when prosthetic and adaptive equipment fails during the Paralympics? There’s a team waiting for them on the sidelines.

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Where to Watch the Paralympics — Hint: Good Luck in the U.S.

September 5, 2012Judy Berna

Where do you go to watch the Paralympic Games? In the U.S. your choices are very limited.

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Oscar Stirs Up More Controversy in the Paralympic Games

September 4, 2012Judy Berna

After stirring up controversy in the regular Olympic games, amputee runner Oscar Pistorius has a new battle to fight.

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Oscar’s Big Run

August 5, 2012Judy Berna

It was a joy to me, and many other disabled people, to see our man Oscar run in the big show. His smile was seen around the world. And we were all smiling with him. But in less than a minute it was over.

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A Race With Prosthetics at the London Olympics

July 9, 2012Judy Berna

Once again Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, challenges able bodied runners, this time in the Olympics.

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