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'24 GAMES PUSH FOR INCLUSIVITY

The Paris Olympics is putting out a call for 45,000 helpers. And they want the group of volunteers to include at least 3,000 people with disabilities — in line with Paris's drive to stage an event open to everyone. The French government's minister for people with disabilities called the 2024 Games “a magnificent opportunity” to make France more inclusive. “People with disabilities often lack confidence in themselves and think of themselves as excluded from all these events,” said the minister, Genevieve Darrieussecq, pictured. “And here we're telling them, `No, on the contrary. Not only are you not excluded, but we need you.'” Prospective volunteers can apply on the Paris 2024 website until May 3. People worldwide can apply. To be considered, they'll need to be at least 18, speak French or English, and be available for at least 10 days.

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