Paralympics

jessie.gray · 08-11-2008, 03:39 PM

Do they still show the Paralympics on TV? Several years ago, they showed the winter Paralympics on A&E, but I haven't seen them televised since.

Jessie

SCI-Nurse · 08-11-2008, 06:13 PM

In Athens, there was some televised on Canadian television (can you get any of that in Seattle?) but none in the USA. I haven't heard anything yet about anything in the USA this time; even a short "highlights" show would be better than nothing!

Here are a few things I found through Google:

http://www.disabled-world.com/artman...alympics.shtml

http://www.bjreview.com.cn/olympic/t...tent_77967.htm

Looks like the Aussies' may have some decent coverage too:

http://www.abc.net.au/corp/pubs/media/s2284065.htm

As usual, the USA is far behind. I guess the networks decided that PWD don't have the money to spend on their commercial sponsors' products (noticed all the car ads in the Olympic coverage???).

(KLD)

amarillogal · 08-11-2008, 06:24 PM

I saw on the paralypic website yesterday that they will also have some clips on youtube.

wheelchairTITAN · 08-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Do we have any CareCure members going as athletes?

I probably missed any information on this. William

trainman · 08-12-2008, 09:03 PM

There is a person from my state going, but not sure about CC.

NEWPARA · 08-13-2008, 03:15 PM

http://en.beijing2008.cn/paralympic/...eelchairrugby/

Heres a link I found for wheelchair rugby

wheeliecoach · 08-14-2008, 08:01 AM

I am hoping to be on the exhibition team for women's sled hockey for the 2010 Paralympics. If that does well, then women's sled hockey would be a paralympic sport in 2014.

As far as televisiing the Paralympics, I do not know (other than what was already posted) that there is any coverage in the US. I know a lot of other countries do show the Paralympics, and some give extensive coverage. If the US is so progressive, how come we cannot do the same? We see all sorts of sports from the Olympics but none from the Paralympics? Sad.

jessie.gray · 08-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheeliecoach

I am hoping to be on the exhibition team for women's sled hockey for the 2010 Paralympics. If that does well, then women's sled hockey would be a paralympic sport in 2014.

As far as televisiing the Paralympics, I do not know (other than what was already posted) that there is any coverage in the US. I know a lot of other countries do show the Paralympics, and some give extensive coverage. If the US is so progressive, how come we cannot do the same? We see all sorts of sports from the Olympics but none from the Paralympics? Sad.

I agree. Its getting pretty boring watching volleyball, gymnastics, and swimming that are on the Olympics right now. My Mom, who is also my caregiver, has been turning them on everytime she comes to get me ready for bed and watching them when she's washing dishes or waiting for laundry to get done.

Sue Pendleton · 08-15-2008, 03:20 PM

I'd settle for what is now accessible in China due to the Paralympics. I saw one entry way on the Great Wall and the cable car up to it are wheeler accessible. It looked like you roll down the ramp to an overlook that has a huge view once you're up there. Check out Samantha Brown's Passport to China and Wild China on either the Travel Channel or WealthTV.

I got to the top of the Acropolis and was able to see the Parthenon up close because of access created for the Athens 2004 Paralympics. For those who live there all the city buses and about 90% of country's ferries are now accessible. It took a lot of web searching until I found the write up of how to get to the accessible entrance of the Acropolis written by a double amputee weightlifter. Beijing is now a major tourist stop so knowing what is accessible would be nice.

SCI-Nurse · 08-16-2008, 12:59 PM

Here is where you will be able to see 24/7 Paralympic on-line coverage:

www.paralympicsport.tv

Sponsored by Samsung, which sounds like it would be a good company for PWD to support with their business!!!

(KLD)

08-11-2008, 03:39 PM	#1
jessie.gray Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 785	Paralympics Do they still show the Paralympics on TV? Several years ago, they showed the winter Paralympics on A&E, but I haven't seen them televised since. Jessie

08-11-2008, 06:43 PM	#4
wheelchairTITAN Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oakville, ON ... Just North of the 43rd Parallel, SocialistLand Posts: 2,046	Do we have any CareCure members going as athletes? I probably missed any information on this. William __________________ William ... rolling since 1989 ... BE NICE!It's free P.S. ~ I have "handicapabilities" TWITTER: @MacBerry

08-12-2008, 09:03 PM	#5
trainman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: IA Posts: 1,339	There is a person from my state going, but not sure about CC. __________________ Live life as you see fit, not as the world says.

08-13-2008, 03:15 PM	#6
NEWPARA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: monrovia ca. Posts: 469	http://en.beijing2008.cn/paralympic/...eelchairrugby/ Heres a link I found for wheelchair rugby __________________ "Independent from the rest of the sheep"

08-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#7
wheeliecoach Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 2,509	I am hoping to be on the exhibition team for women's sled hockey for the 2010 Paralympics. If that does well, then women's sled hockey would be a paralympic sport in 2014. As far as televisiing the Paralympics, I do not know (other than what was already posted) that there is any coverage in the US. I know a lot of other countries do show the Paralympics, and some give extensive coverage. If the US is so progressive, how come we cannot do the same? We see all sorts of sports from the Olympics but none from the Paralympics? Sad. __________________ "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot nothing's going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss

08-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,367	In Athens, there was some televised on Canadian television (can you get any of that in Seattle?) but none in the USA. I haven't heard anything yet about anything in the USA this time; even a short "highlights" show would be better than nothing! Here are a few things I found through Google: http://www.disabled-world.com/artman...alympics.shtml http://www.bjreview.com.cn/olympic/t...tent_77967.htm Looks like the Aussies' may have some decent coverage too: http://www.abc.net.au/corp/pubs/media/s2284065.htm As usual, the USA is far behind. I guess the networks decided that PWD don't have the money to spend on their commercial sponsors' products (noticed all the car ads in the Olympic coverage???). (KLD)

08-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#3
amarillogal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 716	I saw on the paralypic website yesterday that they will also have some clips on youtube.

08-15-2008, 03:20 PM	#9
Sue Pendleton Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wisconsin USA Posts: 9,117	I'd settle for what is now accessible in China due to the Paralympics. I saw one entry way on the Great Wall and the cable car up to it are wheeler accessible. It looked like you roll down the ramp to an overlook that has a huge view once you're up there. Check out Samantha Brown's Passport to China and Wild China on either the Travel Channel or WealthTV. I got to the top of the Acropolis and was able to see the Parthenon up close because of access created for the Athens 2004 Paralympics. For those who live there all the city buses and about 90% of country's ferries are now accessible. It took a lot of web searching until I found the write up of how to get to the accessible entrance of the Acropolis written by a double amputee weightlifter. Beijing is now a major tourist stop so knowing what is accessible would be nice. __________________ Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow." Disclaimer: Answers, suggestions, and/or comments do not constitute medical advice expressed or implied and are based solely on my experiences as a SCI patient. Please consult your attending physician for medical advise and treatment. In the event of a medical emergency please call 911. Last edited by Sue Pendleton; 08-15-2008 at 03:32 PM.

08-16-2008, 12:59 PM	#10
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,367	Here is where you will be able to see 24/7 Paralympic on-line coverage: www.paralympicsport.tv Sponsored by Samsung, which sounds like it would be a good company for PWD to support with their business!!! (KLD)

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