It's about time. TokyoOlympics
"Paralympians are an integral part of our athlete community and we need to ensure we're appropriately rewarding their accomplishments," USOPC Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland said back in 2018, when the change was implemented. Paralympic athletes who competed in the games three years ago were retroactively awarded fair pay, but Tokyo marks the first time they'll earn this increased compensation in real time.
This is a step in the right direction, but the Paralympic Games still lack appropriate accommodations for its athletes. Swimmer Becca Meyers, who is deaf and blind, recentlybecause the USOPC denied her a reasonable and essential accommodation: a"trusted personal care assistant" . In an Instagram post, Meyers expressed disbelief at this lack of progress."In 2021, why as a disabled person am I still fighting for my rights?" she continued."But enough is enough.
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