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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog#10

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  Reflect back about what you knew about disabled sports on the first day of class? - I have never paid attention to disability sports before. Yes, I have heard of it but just never watched it. The first day of class I got to learn more about inspiration porn. Disability rights campaigner Stella Young created the phrase inspiration porn to characterize the depiction of disabled persons as motivational only because of their impairment. Often, it means motivating or making non-disabled people feel better about their own lives by utilizing tales, pictures, or films of disabled persons performing daily tasks such as attending school, working, or participating in sports. Usually, these depictions emphasize inspiring the audience over really reflecting the reality of the disabled individual. Though sometimes well-meaning, inspiration porn is harmful since it dehumanizes handicapped people, lowers their identity to their impairment, and distracts from the actual obstacles they encounter, ...
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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog #8

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    Discuss if you think the ban of Russia and Belarus from the last few Paralympic Games is fair and in alignment with the IPC values...do you think the IPC is making the right decision?  -  Controversial but important reaction to the geopolitical scenario following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) decision to bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from the most recent Paralympic Games has drawn much debate. The IPC first permitted these athletes to compete under a neutral flag at the 2022 Winter Paralympics; however, following protests and threats of boycotts from other countries, it changed its mind. Though this suspension was eventually reversed on procedural grounds, the IPC subsequently suspended National Paralympic Committees for both countries for failing to maintain ideals of fair play and ethical behavior. Most recently, the IPC decided to let Neutral Paralympic Athletes from Russia and Belarus compete at the Paris 2...
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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog#9

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  The Beginning  - https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/out-of-the-shadows-events-leading-to-the-founding-of-special-olympics?locale=en Specifically, the article highlights the essential role that the Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation and Eunice Kennedy Shriver played in the establishment of the Special Olympics. It also provides an overview of the historical timeline and significant milestones that led to the establishment of the Special Olympics. It describes the early lobbying for people who have intellectual disabilities, the innovative financing for research, the legislative support, and the eventual development of the Special Olympics, which culminated in the inaugural Games being held in 1968. Camp Shiver  - https://www.specialolympics.org/about/history/camp-shriver?locale=en One may trace the origins of Special Olympics back to Camp Shriver, which was established by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in the early 1960s with the purpose of providing children ...
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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog#

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Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics Games  - https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024 With more than 4,400 competitors competing in 549 medal events across 22 sports, the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which took place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, was the first time France hosted this renowned event. A record 29 medals were won by Indian competitors, and Hunter Wood hall of the USA took home the gold. The contests were held against iconic settings such as the Eiffel Tower, and one of the most memorable moments was when athletes proposed in the "City of Love."  Q&A with IPC President: Paris 2024 will be revolutionary  - https://www.paralympic.org/paris-2024/news/qa-ipc-president-paris-2024-will-be-revolutionary The 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, which will take place from August 28 to September 8, 2024, are expected to be historic since they will have the first Opening Ceremony outdoors of a stadium along the famous Champs-Élysées. With over 4,400 competitors p...
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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog#7

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  Paralympics Sports Medicine and Science By classifying athletes with physical disabilities according to the severity of their condition and how it affects their ability to compete, Paralympic classification systems aim to guarantee fair competition. Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF), classification entails evaluating body structure (e.g., limb deficit, short stature), activity limits, and impairments of bodily functions (e.g., muscle strength, coordination). Four steps make up the classification process: evaluating the athlete's health, verifying eligibility, identifying the extent of the impairment, and allocating the right competition class. Although it is still difficult to obtain consistent and trustworthy results, current methods rely on a variety of evaluation techniques, including manual muscle testing, goniometry, and coordination examinations. Combining sport-specific activities, new motor tasks, impairment evaluation,...
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GSS2117 - Natalie Doman Blog #6

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  Disability and The Bod y  -   Disability and the Body.pptx Disabilities and the Body describes how a person's body and health are impacted by physical, sensory, cognitive, or mental limitations. These impairments may affect learning, emotional health, movement, and senses. In addition to facing societal obstacles including accessibility problems and health inequalities, people with disabilities frequently suffer particular health challenges and increased risks for specific diseases. CDC Disability and Health Overview  - https://www.cdc.gov/disability-and-health/about/index.html According to the CDC's definition, a handicap is a condition that impairs mental or physical abilities and results in limitations on participation and activities. It highlights that a wide range of people with different needs and difficulties are included in the category of disability. Along with the different elements and medical disorders linked to disabilities, the three di...
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GSS2117-Natalie Doman blog #5

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  Doping in Spo rts  -  https://youtu.be/L-P3OvJ0wyw A thorough review of doping in sports is given in the video that Neil Donuts at the University of Toronto delivered. It covers the topic's historical background, the function of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and the different drugs and techniques that athletes employ to improve their performance. It highlights how common doping is in particular sports, looks at high-profile scandals, and talks about the ramifications for athletes and medical professionals, especially when it comes to identifying and handling doping situations. Yuliya Stepanova: The athlete who blew the whistle on Russian doping- BBC News night  -   https://youtu.be/2AocEgKx9eU The film narrates the tale of Yuliya Stepanova, a former Russian champion athlete who became a whistleblower and revealed systematic doping in Russian sports, which resulted in the whole Russian track and field team being disqualified from the Rio Olympics. Her ch...
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