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    Committee: The Social‚ Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs Committee Delegate: Messaadia Amar Country: Spain Topic: Disability as an Invisible Issue in the Development Frameworks Among the most important principles that the United Nations strongly seeks since its creation is « fundamental freedoms for all persons» inter alia‚ persons with disabilities‚ and how can we include them in the development frameworks. From the World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons (1982)‚ the Standard Rules

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    Philosophy Paper In todays society one can argue that people with disabilities are incapable of physical activity. They could also argue that there is a rational justification as to why people with disabilities cannot do such a thing. Adapted Physical Activity is a cross-disciplinary profession which advocated the benefits of exercise and sport for personal growth amongst a person with a health‚ as well to improve social acceptance and opportunity. Having a physical disability is no different

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    barbaric form of entertainment. Before Josh Sundquist lost his leg‚ he dreamt of being able to wear uniform and being part of the team. Even after his amputation‚ this dream never died which led to his participation on Team USA at the 2006 Winter Paralympics. He shares this story to motivate other that are going

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    The three factors that are causing viewership to decline include the Olympic year‚ the presidential race‚ and over the top services. The Olympic year started on the 5th of August and ran to 21st of August while the Paralympics went from September 7th to the 18th. This leaches viewers from the MLB and NFL‚ which makes their ratings look lower. Moving to the presidential race‚ there have been four debates occurring on September 26th‚ October 4th‚ October 9th‚ and October 19th. This directly affects

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    difficulties in their life‚ they have been able to succeed despite not being able to go to school for periods of time‚ along with being judged for embracing their passions. Aimee Mullins‚ despite her disability‚ was able to win three gold medals at the Paralympic Games. William Kamkwamba was even able to go to a TED conference in order to explain his dreams of being able to bring power to Malawi! Aimee

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    world take part in different competitions which they train for night and ad to win a gold medal or even a place in the competition. The games are divided into two; the summer and winter Olympics where the host cities manage both of the Olympics and Paralympics games. The games are held every four years in different cites chosen by the International Olympic committee. These games have a history dating as far back as the 8th century where they were held in Olympia‚ Greece. Where the original name for the

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    which will then allow them to open different organisations such as sports clubs‚ voluntary or community organisations‚ local authorities‚ schools‚ colleges and universities. Sport England has invested a lot of money into London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games. They are funded by small grants ‚ sports match and inspired facility funds The British equestrian federation are funded by the lottery. British gymnastics Governing body Within british gymnastics there are 11 different disciplines

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    Having a Goal The purpose of a goal is to have something to look forward to‚ something to strive for‚ and something that brings purpose to one’s life. By establishing a goal‚ one provides a road in which success can be found. This road may often be long and paved with struggles and trials‚ it may be filled with temptation which can lead one astray‚ but this road can also bring greatness and triumph if one does not give up along the way. The most difficult part in having a goal‚ is establishing what

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    Treatment of Celebrities in Society and the Law  Celebrities are considered royalty in the eyes of the public‚ and like royalty‚ they  receive biased treatment in many ways. As a result‚ celebrities are treated differently  than civilians by prosecutors and jurors in the eyes of the law.  There have been several cases where celebrities are able to commit heinous  crimes and get away with them‚ even though there were witnesses to protest. Other  civilians are falsely accused of being guilty‚ then years after the court condemns them 

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