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In these modern times, what is the value of drawing the distinction between able-bodied and disabled athletes? Do the disability categories of the Paralympics level the playing field for participants and allow them to showcase their abilities or does it discriminate against them by conveying the message that they cannot participate in the ‘real’ Olympics?
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On Dec. 30, 2008, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, appointed ICORD member and Executuve Director of the Neil Squire Society, Dr. Gary Birch an Officer of the Order of Canada “for his contributions to the development of the Neil Squire Society, an organization that develops programs, services and assistive [...]
