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A Bumpy Road to Rio? with Nikki Fox
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up for its big year. The famous Brazilian city will host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But what is everyday life like in Rio for disabled people?
Rio de Janeiro is gearing up for its big year. The famous Brazilian city will host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Elite disabled athletes from across the world will gather for what the organisers say will be the biggest Paralympics ever - and the city is being prepared to welcome them. But what is everyday life like in Rio for disabled people - and how will these Paralympic preparations affect them? The BBC's Disability Affairs Correspondent Nikki Fox travels to Rio to find out for Our World.
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Paralympics 2016
Behind the scenes of Rio games
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Is Rio's transport up to the Paralympic challenge?
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