Paralympic Academy

The Paralympic Academy is a three-tier program with local, national and international events that recognizeds individuals for living a physically active lifestyle and for promoting physical activity in their own communities. 

Students with physical disabilities (ages 12-18), as well as the teachers and coaches who instruct them, are selected for participation via an application process.  Through sport clinics, friendly competition, mentoring activities and networking, they discover what ability really means.  

Local Academies are hosted by community organizations that specialize in Paralympic sport programs.  These are typically one-day clinics that serve as an introduction to Paralympic sport.  To find a local Paralympic Academy in your community, visit the Paralympic Activity Network.

The National Paralympic Academy is held in odd-numbered years at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the international event is held at the Paralympic Games in even-numbered years. 

Check back soon for information on the 2009 National Paralympic Academy and the 2010 International Paralympic Academy - Vancouver.