What is U.S. Paralympics?
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the U.S. Olympic Committee, is dedicated to becoming the world leader in the Paralympic sports movement and promoting excellence in the lives of people with physical disabilities. What does U.S. Paralympics do? Since its formation in 2001, U.S. Paralympics has been inspiring Americans to achieve their dreams. Through education, sports programs and partnerships with community organizations, medical facilities and government agencies, U.S. Paralympics is making a difference in the lives of thousands of physically disabled people every day. Who does U.S. Paralympics serve? U.S. Paralympics sports programs serve individuals with physical and visual disabilities. There are more than 21 million Americans living with a physical or visual disability, but less than 10% of them are physically active. Why is it important for people with physical disabilities to be active in sports? Physical activity enhances not only self-esteem and peer relationships, it also resu
