DISABILITY IN SPORT
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Disability in Sport Achieves Landmark Inclusion Breakthroughs in Mainstream
Disability in Sport, through the combined efforts of Coordinator Eli Wolff, and Research Fellows Dr. Mary Hums and Dr. Ted Fay, have recently achieved the following in their quest for equity:
- Worked with ESPN to create "Best Disabled Athlete" ESPY Award.
- Increased mainstream media coverage of the 2002 Winter Paralympic Games.
- Invited to work with United Nations and Landmine Survivors Network on Disability and Human Rights Initiative.
- Organized Amicus Brief on Behalf of Pro Golfer, Casey Martin, in his case before the US Supreme Court.
- Coordinator Eli Wolff recipient of first Nike Casey Martin Award.
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CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SPORT IN SOCIETY
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