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Moscow's pedestrian underpasses technically have ramps, but you wouldn't want to go down them in a wheelchair. Some of them are pitched at a 45 degree angle.

Russians are turning out like never before for Paralympians in Sochi

Sports

It’s somewhat surprising that Russians are turning out in such numbers to see the Paralympics in Sochi. Even five years ago, that probably wouldn’t have been the case, a disability rights advocate says. Russia’s disabled have to be “everyday paralympians” just to get around.

Moscow's pedestrian underpasses technically have ramps, but you wouldn't want to go down them in a wheelchair. Some of them are pitched at a 45 degree angle.

Russians are turning out like never before for Paralympians in Sochi

Sports

When science and sports collide

Environment

Why the 2012 London Paralympics Have Been Such a Success

Sports

At Paralympics, Focus is on Elite Competition

Sports

North Korea Debuts at the Paralympic Games

Sports

North Korea has sent one swimmer to London for the Paralympics, but critics say the country does not treat disabled people well and should not be allowed at the games.

100 Days to the Paralympic Games

Sports

Organizers are starting to talk about something that’s never happened before – a sellout for the Paralympic Games. With 100 days to go before the start of the Paralympics in London, the public has a chance to see more than 4,000 elite athletes when the last remaining tickets go on sale today. Eleven-time gold medalist […]

The World

Paralympic Games in Vancouver

Conflict & Justice

The Vancouver Winter Olympics may be over but athletes from around the globe are still competing in British Columbia, this time in the Paralympics. Rick Hansen is following the Games in Vancouver. Jeb Sharp talks with him.