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Classification

Classification

Classification determines who is eligible to compete in a Paralympic sport. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2017

Updated: 22nd February, 2018

Author: Beth Faulkner

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Equipment

Equipment

How the evolution of the wheelchair and running blades have changed the shape of Parasport Read more

Published: 19th December, 2017

Updated: 10th July, 2020

Author: Beth Faulkner

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Paralympic medals

Paralympic medals

Paralympic medals and how they've evolved Read more

Published: 17th December, 2017

Updated: 7th October, 2020

Author: Beth Faulkner

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Treatment

Treatment

Ludwig Guttman's regime was not merely medical and surgical but also rehabilitative. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2018

Author: Beth Faulkner

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  • London 2012 Paralympic torch

    London 2012 Paralympic torch

    The London 2012 Paralympic torch was created by the London based designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby to reflect modernity and innovation.

  • Conversation with oral history volunteer

    Conversation with oral history volunteer

    Rosemary Hall, NPHT volunteer, discusses some of the advantages and challenges of conducting oral history interviews.

  • Evaluation Consultant

    Evaluation Consultant

    We are looking to appoint a dynamic evaluation consultant/company to help us on this exciting and challenging journey, who shares our inclusive values and with energy for positive change.

  • Communications and Social Media Manager

    Communications and Social Media Manager

    We are looking to appoint a dynamic communications and social media consultant to help us on this exciting journey, who shares our inclusive values and with energy for positive change.

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  • What we do

    The National Paralympic Heritage Trust was established on 11th November 2015 to protect and share British Paralympic Heritage.

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    The delivery team

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  • Ice Sledge Hockey player, Naomi Adie

    Ice Sledge Hockey player, Naomi Adie

    Naomi Adie is an Ice Sledge Hockey player for the Peterborough Phantoms

  • Timeline

    Paralympic Games Timeline

  • 1960s: Part of the Olympics

    1960s: Part of the Olympics

    In Rome 1960 the International Games were held for the first time in the Olympics venue immediately after the Olympic Games. They are now seen as the first “Paralympic Games”

  • Interview with Nick Webborn, Chair of the BPA

    Interview with Nick Webborn, Chair of the BPA

    Interview with Professor Nick Webborn, Chair of the British Paralympic Association and Clinical Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Brighton

  • Events and outreach volunteer

    Events and outreach volunteer

    Are you interested in helping people to discover more about the evolution of the Paralympics and disability sport?

  • Chloe Hixson's volunteer story

    Chloe Hixson's volunteer story

    We are lucky to have some great volunteers who help us in the work we do. Chloe Hixson, joined us as an Access Assessor and more recently has helped as a Virtual Volunteer

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