From September 6-8, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights (SAIDR) Sara Minkara joined the presidential delegation at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games Closing Ceremony in Paris, France. As a member of the delegation, SAIDR Minkara attended Paralympic events, met with Paralympians, and participated in events focused on sports as a vehicle for inclusive societies. SAIDR Minkara’s attendance at the closing ceremony reflects the U.S. commitment as a global leader in inclusive foreign policy. 

While in Paris, SAIDR Minkara met with organizers of the 2028 Games in Los Angeles (LA28) to explore opportunities for integrating accessibility into planning for the next Olympic and Paralympic Games to be hosted in the United States. She also engaged Paris 2024 organizers on lessons learned and best practices during the Games as a follow on to previous conversations held during her last visit to Paris in February 2024.  

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