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London’s transport boss appears cautiously optimistic that the capital’s public transport network will stand up to carrying tens of thousands of disabled people to and from the London 2012 Paralympics.…

Not even the unwise words of a team-mate could dampen the enthusiasm of para-cyclist Rik Waddon, as he and other ParalympicsGB stars gave their final press conference before the London…

She is a strong, talented disabled woman competing at the highest level in an overwhelmingly male-dominated sport. When it comes to role models at the London 2012 Paralympics, Kylie Grimes…

Months of planning and investment in access improvements appear to have paid off for Heathrow Airport as it welcomed more than 2,000 athletes and officials on its busiest arrivals day…

Royal Mail has agreed to produce individual stamps to mark every gold medal won by British athletes during the London 2012 Paralympics, following pressure from leading Paralympians and campaigners. It…

Three British Paralympians have spoken of their hopes that London 2012 will lead to a greater recognition of their talents, skills and fitness. Naomi Riches, a five-time adaptive rowing world…

London 2012 organisers have failed to explain why wheelchair-users can no longer book tickets for this month’s Paralympics through the official website. It came as London 2012 reported record sales…

Disabled experts who have worked with the designers of a new “black cab for London” say they hope it will improve accessible transport in the capital. The new “hackney carriage”…

A table-tennis star has spoken of her hope that London 2012 will finally bring public recognition of the sporting talents of Britain’s Paralympians. Sue Gilroy will be playing in her…

The first week of the London 2012 Olympics has seen praise for the assistance given to disabled sports fans by volunteer staff, reports of superb access at venues, but some…