U.S. Paralympics athletes are winning hearts, minds and medals with leaps, sprints and throws of incredible skill and balance. Next stop: Vancouver. Click on the links below for a glimpse behind this great organization.

	The Hartford's commitment  Being the founding sponsor of the U.S. Paralympics gives us many hats to wear. It means searching for opportunities around the world to build athletes' skills and confidence. And acting as a fundraiser as well as a cheerleader.
	Athlete stories Paralympians are heroes in their own right, but they're also human. Many faced down formidable challenges to compete before world audiences.
	Calendar of events  Each year, we proudly sponsor several U.S. Paralympics events. But there's much more for future Paralympians going on all around the globe, from wheelchair races to sports camps.
	Paralympics sport sites Get specifics on many great sporting events for athletes with disabilities.