Accessible Cruising on Royal Caribbean

Miami, Florida - May 9, 2008 - We take an inside look at the accessible amenities on one of the fabulous cruise ships of Royal Caribbean. Host Elio Navarro tours the ship with Ron Pettit, Access Manager, in charge of insuring a great experience for persons with disabilities. He shows off accessible features such as automatic doors, pool and whirlpool lifts, wheelchair friendly closets, and more. Check out this video introduction and learn more about accessible cruising on Royal Caribbean. Watch Video (6:10)

Sarah Castle : NWWBT 2008 Reflections

Champaign, IL - May 2, 2008 - One of the many challenges of being a student-athlete and the tournament director for a national tournament is returning to the roll of the student, when it is all said and done. At the close of the 2008 National Women's Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, I was quickly reminded of the challenges of being a graduate student and the demands placed on my schedule. However, despite this reminder I was more than excited to help the Women's Division and to host the 2008 tournament. This article is my account for the tournament and the events leading up to it.
When the University of Illinois received the bid for the 2008 Women's Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NWWBT), I had no idea what I was getting myself into as a tournament director. Training for the season is easy by comparison...the plays are easy to call...you wake up every morning, you push, you shoot...it's routine. Read Article

Andrew Shelley Circles Globe in Power Wheelchair

CARMEL, IN - April 26, 2008 - Traveling the world is an amazing experience for anyone who chooses to do so; however with unfamiliar places, uncomfortable sleeping conditions and unusual eating habits, it can certainly take a toll on your body. Now, imagine doing this in a power wheelchair - alone. That is just what 29 year old Andrew Shelley did in November 2007. Shelley has Emery Dreifuss, a type of muscular dystrophy that progressively weakens the muscles. However, his physical disability did not stop him from experiencing the trip of a lifetime.
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Power Soccer Match : Vaucresson vs Atlanta Synergy

Tampa, FL - April 26, 2008 - Watch as the Atlanta Synergy (winners of the 2008 Eastern Regionals - and one of the best power soccer clubs in the world) takes on French club - Vaucresson. These two clubs both bring excellent passing technique and teamwork to the field. Check out this excellent matchup from Tampa, FL. View Webcast

USQRA Quad Rugby National Tournament

Louisville, KY - April 11-13, 2008 - Watch the best Quad Rugby teams from Division 1 and 2 take the floor in the quest for a National Title. In a Paralympic year, top U.S. players like Mark Zupan and Bryan Kirkland, are poised to deliver their best performances yet... en-route to Beijing. xAble.com will be there as the exciting season-long rivalry of the Lakeshore Demolition and Texas Stampede heats up and several other big-time contenders vie for the 2008 National Championship. As the Official Online Broadcaster of the USQRA, you can only watch these games exclusively on xAble.com... so stay tuned and watch all of the hard-hitting, fast-paced Quad Rugby action direct from Louisville, Kentucky to your computer at home - starting April 11th!
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Florida Open - Wheelchair Tennis Championships

Boca Raton, FL - April 9-13, 2008 - The Florida Open International Wheelchair Tennis Championships features top ranked tennis players from around the world. There are more than 175 participants from 26 countries. This tournament will be crucial to qualifying for the Paralympics.

The Florida Open takes place in Boca Raton, Florida, U.S., at the Patch Reef Park Tennis Center from April 9-13, 2008. View Webcasts & Results

xAble.com Sports Show Episode 5 : Quad Rugby Stars

In Episode 5, xAble.com interviews Team USA Head Coach, James "Gumby" Gumbert, and Team USA players, Chance Sumner and Nick Springer. These Quad Rugby Stars give a great inside look into this exciting sport right before the biggest tournament in the country - the 2008 Quad Rugby National Championships. Watch Episode 5

2008 Abilities Expo - NY Metro

Edison, NJ - March 28-30, 2008 - xAble.com is bringing one of the world's premier expos for our community - online! Experience vivid online video of all of the exciting events, exhibitors, and performances that will take place at the 2008 Abilities Expo - NY Metro! xAble.com will be on-site featuring cool new products from the show-room floor, highlighting great performances from people like Justin Hines, and interviewing a variety of individuals and organizations from the Disability Community in the xAble.com Studio! If you can't make it out to the expo this year, don't worry - just tune into xAble.com starting March 28 and experience the best of the Abilities Expo from your computer.
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National College Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Stillwater, OK - March 13-15, 2008 - Watch the eight best intercollegiate wheelchair basketball teams take the floor in the quest for a National Title. This is March Madness, wheelchair basketball style. xAble.com will be there as the exciting season-long rivalry of University of Wisconsin - Whitewater and University of Illinois heats up and six great contenders try to upset the Warhawks, defending 2007 champions. xAble.com will be the exclusive webcasters of this exciting wheelchair basketball tournament, so stay tuned and watch all the action from the comfort of your computer - starting March 14th! View Webcasts & Results

USPSA Eastern Regional Power Soccer Tournament

Atlanta, GA - March 7-8, 2008 - Watch the 18 best teams in the East battle it out for Power Soccer supremacy - 9 from Division 1 and 9 from Division 2! xAble.com will be there as Circle City tries to continue its dominance of U.S. Power Soccer - led by Michael Archer, arguably the best player in the world today. Atlanta's Synergy team hopes to avenge a last second loss to Circle City in the recent Autumn Cup tournament - while 5 new Division 1 teams hope to earn some respect and a place in Power Soccer's top ranks. xAble.com will be the exclusive webcasters of this exciting power soccer tournament, so stay tuned and watch all the action - starting March 7th! View Webcasts & Results

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Clinton, Obama stump for last minute votes

May 2, 2008 - [Courtesy of CNN.com] Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stumped for last-minute votes in Indiana and North Carolina Friday ahead of the states' Tuesday primaries.

New polls show Clinton narrowing Obama's lead in North Carolina, once seen as an easy win for Obama.

Polling in Indiana shows the two candidates running dead even.

"We are seeing terrific support all across Indiana and all across North Carolina ... I have no doubt these are going to be tight races. This campaign has been tight throughout," Obama said in Indianapolis, Indiana, Friday morning.

"But I am very confident the American people are looking for the kind of truth telling and serious policy making that is going to have an affect on heir lives, and as long as I'm talking about the issues."

Obama will later attend the North Carolina Democratic Party Jefferson Jackson dinner in Raleigh, North Carolina -- along with Clinton.

Clinton held a morning event in Kinston, North Carolina, where she stood along side Gov. Mike Easley, who has endorsed her, along with Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas.

Clinton asked members of Congress to take sides in the gas tax holiday debate and spoke about the importance of Tuesday's primary.
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Can Sarah Reinertsen's Actions Speak Any Louder?

Sarasota, FL - Feb 23, 2008 - Sarah Reinertsen (Paralympian, Ironman, and Reality TV Star) sits down with Elio Navarro to talk about her achievements as an athlete, experiences as a celebrity, and active lifestyle. Sarah compares the Amazing Race to the Ironman, talks about her role as a successful athlete with a disability (amputee), gives us an update on her personal life, and speaks out about "Ableism" and some of the discrimination taking place in sports toward disabled athletes. Despite being articulate and never hesistant to speak her mind, Sarah prefers to have her actions speak for themselves and let people draw inspiration from that - if they so choose. Meet Sarah Reinertsen - athlete.
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Justin Hines on xAble.com

Toronto, Canada
Feb 19, 2008
Justin Hines is one of Canada's top 20 adult music artists. His most famous song, Wish You Well, has been heard by millions of people around the globe. His style is unique, blending a folksy feel with rich, emotional lyrics and beautiful acoustics. It's not the fly-by-night music that big recording studios pump out in commercial bliss everyday. It's honest, timeless music that you'll enjoy 10, 20, and 50 years from now. It's music with a purpose. Follow Justin Hines on xAble.com with our special coverage of his music and travels.
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Josh Blue - Comedian

Palm Beach, FL
Dec 30, 2007
Josh Blue's trademark line is "Heeeeey Buddy", a comedic reference for how some people have approached him as a person with a disability. He has cerebral palsy, a disability he's not afraid to laugh at in his routine. He has reached international fame as a star on Comedy Central and the winner of NBC's Last Comic Standing in season number four. He's also a soccer Paralympian, playing for Team USA in the 2004 Paralympic Games.
We recently had a chance to catch up with Josh at the Palm Beach Improv in sunny Florida. We had a great interview with him right before one of his shows.
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