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Washington, DC
Adaptive sports began as a method for rehabilitating veterans and those with physical disabilities, and have grown into an international movement that empowers disabled athletes with a positive sense of self-worth. An explosion of innovation and creativity has led to technological advancements in adaptive sports equipment, allowing disabled athletes to participate in a wide range of sports that they would not otherwise have had access to.
