June Dickinson, RN’s Post

“The Magic of the Paralympics: Perseverance and Inspiration” The Paralympics are special for several reasons and since I was gifted with living with a paraplegic at an early age, it became a must see on my sports calendar. For full context please read earlier post: ’The Rare Gift of Living with a Paraplegic’. Here are just a few reasons why you might want to watch too: 1. Showcase of Human Resilience: The games highlight the extraordinary achievements of athletes who overcome physical and sometimes severe disabilities. They demonstrate the indomitable will and spirit of the human condition. 2. Promoting Inclusion: The Paralympics play a crucial role in promoting inclusivity and changing perceptions about disability. They offer a platform to challenge stereotypes and advocate for equal opportunities. 3. High Level of Competition: Athletes at the Paralympics compete at incredibly high levels, often breaking records and setting new standards in their sports, just like in the Olympics. 4. Innovation and Adaptation: The sports are often adapted to fit the needs of the athletes, showcasing innovative equipment and modifications that make the sports accessible to those with disabilities. If you are new to the Paralympics and aren’t sure where to start, I recommend a few sports to watch. At the Paris 2024 Paralympics, several athletes delivered exceptional performances and I do highlight a few of these amazing athletes. The viewership is also the highest it’s been To read the full article “The Magic of the Paralympics: Perseverance and Inspiration”please click here: https://lnkd.in/gxPYy8bx Watch the exciting highlights of Blind Football, day 10, of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: https://lnkd.in/gVpkgXDF 1. #Paralympics 2. #Inspiration 3. #Perseverance 4. #HumanSpirit 5. #AdaptiveSports 6. #AthleteInspiration 7. #BreakingBarriers 8. #InclusionMatters 9. #ParalympicHeroes 10. #SportsForAll 11. #Unstoppable 12. #ChampionMindset 13. #Olympics International Olympic Committee – IOC Special Olympics LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Do you know what #Paralympics stands for? I can tell you it 100% is NOT a shortened term for "paraplegic" Olympics. It derives from the Greek preposition “para” (beside or alongside), in other words a parallel #Olympics for people with disabilities. So why the break between the Olympics and the Paralympics?... Why not run it all at once? Fundamentally, it takes a significant amount of logistics to bump out Olympic athletes from 329 events in 32 sports from the village only for Paralympic athletes competing in a staggering 549 events in 22 sports to arrive and get setup! We're only at half time. Let the Games begin! #ImagineWhatWeCanDo

A little Monday motivation on this beautiful Tuesday. 1 of the 5 is mindset... With a growth mindset, you know that you can change over time, and therefore you are more open to reflect, learn and grow from challenges. Make a point of learning from situations to reduce your nerves for the next opportunity. #growthmindset #motivation #Stressmanagment

The Paralympic games are almost here, in this article I've highlighted one of the many sports at the games, blind football #Paris2024 #Paralympics #Paralympicgames https://wix.to/pUNYmy7

Transport - Olympic & Paralympic Games. Planing transportation for any Olympic & Paralympic Games is tough. A ton of moving parts that all have to be in sync for the transport plan to succeed. As the City of Los Angeles gears up for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic a Summer Games, it's imperative that the United States government lends its support to ensure seamless transport planning and operations. Here's a video of the US Secretary of Transportation explaining to the US Congress Subcommittee on Transportation about the importance of its collaboration with the LA28 Organizing Committee, the City of Los Angeles, and CALDOT which is essential to guaranteeing efficient movement of athletes, spectators, and goods, showcasing the US's commitment to hosting world-class events while enhancing infrastructure and mobility for all. #LA28 #Olympics #Paralympics #TransportPlanning

Visually impaired runner Libby Clegg and Paralympic guide Chris Clarke ran wrist to wrist, perfectly synchronized, and won gold in the 100-meter and 200-meter races at the Paralympic Games in 2016, breaking the Paralympic world record! Interestingly, Clarke didn’t make it for England’s national team and couldn’t compete in the 2016 Olympics, but he made a comeback by partnering with a winner in the 2016 Paralympic. He and Clegg trained for only two months together, and he helped Clegg see what she couldn't see. The takeaway? Winners need opportunity. When a winner partners with another winner, the likelihood of success DOUBLES. Are you teaming with winners? Repost this to your winner partners! #Success #Teamwork #Partnership #Cofounders

An great in-depth blog from #TeamSPB surrounding the key topics of issue as we head toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris!

An great in-depth blog from #TeamSPB surrounding the key topics of issue as we head toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris!

An great in-depth blog from #TeamSPB surrounding the key topics of issue as we head toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris!

An great in-depth blog from #TeamSPB surrounding the key topics of issue as we head toward the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris!