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Grace Bowman (above) represented Australia in the Paralympic Games (Equestrian) in September 2008, and looks forward to striving for selection to the Australian team for London 2012.
Events, including booking forms
Special Olympics 2010 National Games
Adelaide, April 19 - 24, 2010
Riding for the Disabled SA is pleased to present the demonstration sport for the Special Olympics Australia 2010 National Games. Athletes from RDA centres around Australia will contest four equestrian events:
- English Equitation
- Prix Caprilli (dressage over poles)
- Texas Barrel
- Working trails
For further information, contact Karen Aspery on (08) 8331 1833 or email admin@rdasa.org.au
International Day of People with a Disability
December 3 - every year
Designated by the United Nations, International Day of People with a Disability is always celebrated on December 3.
The day celebrates diversity, achievements and abilities of people with a disability.
This year's United Nations theme is "Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Dignity and justice for all of us."
- 1 in 5 people in Australia has a disability
- Approximately 800,000 people in Australia care for a person with a disability