Name: Maxim Poon Wong - Sports Activities For People With Disabilities by Nelson Wong
Duration: 2 min 25 s
Description: There has been greater accessibility for those with disabilities in sports over the past few years. Since the first official Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960, more opportunities have opened up for disabled people to showcase their skills. As a result, the Paralympic Games and other disability-based competitions have led to decorated careers says, Maxim Poon Wong.

People typically aren't comfortable around people with disabilities, even though 1 in 5 people have a disability. According to Maxim Poon Wong, it can take time for people to become comfortable with the idea of being disabled, and it can even take longer for people to become comfortable around us.

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With disabilities, mental illnesses, or physical illnesses, navigating the world can be more challenging. The more we can do to alleviate stress and encourage inclusion, the better, says Maxim Poon Wong. There are a lot of apps that are helping to break down barriers, so people can live more comfortably and independently.

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There has been greater accessibility for those with disabilities in sports over the past few years. Since the first official Paralympic Games took place in Rome in 1960, more opportunities have opened up for disabled people to showcase their skills. As a result, the Paralympic Games and other disability-based competitions have led to decorated careers says, Maxim Poon Wong.

Maxim Poon Wong - Sports Activities For People With Disabilities

Fortunately, the internet offers many opportunities for the disabled to work from home, says Maxim Poon Wong. Many disabled individuals cannot meet the demands of traditional jobs.

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According to the World Health Organization, one in four adults, aged 18-64, has a disability. People with disabilities have difficulty walking, climbing stairs, hearing, seeing, concentrating, remembering, or making decisions. According to Maxim Poon Wong, people with disabilities are more likely to suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or cancer.

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In Scotland, a revised learning disability strategy has been developed following up on and building on the original report, Are We The Same? Published in 2000. This report examined the services available to people with learning disabilities says, Maxim Poon Wong.

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No matter your age, you can participate in various activities, such as skiing, sailing, motorsports, and even flying, says Maxim Poon Wong.

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The goal of every person involved in caring for someone with disabilities is to help them achieve their highest level of independence says, Maxim Poon Wong. However, that can be difficult to achieve alone. In addition to tangible skills, social behavior can also need to be corrected, encouraged, or redirected.

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Many people who have never interacted with someone with a disability may fear an encounter with them because of their nervousness or fear of staring. According to Maxim Poon Wong, while these concerns are understandable, it is important to remember people with disabilities should be treated equally with everyone else.

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When it comes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, improving access to education, reducing hunger and malnutrition rates, and fighting back against gender inequality are of the utmost importance. According to Maxim Poon Wong, working with the most vulnerable populations - such as people with disabilities - is essential to ensuring that no one gets left behind.

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Maxim Poon Wong, also known as Nelson Wong, can assist anyone searching for inspiration and strength in order to make positive changes in their lives. He can also assist disabled persons in making their lives easier.

Maxim Poon Wong - Sports Activities For People With Disabilities

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