Paralympics has helped shift attitudes - organisers

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  • 12 years ago
The London Paralympics has helped shatter social taboos and attitudes towards people with a disability, as well as giving a new, high-profile global platform to disabled sport, organisers said on Sunday. Duration: 01:15

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