The revamped PEP website allows primary school teachers and students to learn about Paralympic sport and Australia’s Paralympians, and is the latest step in the APC’s ever-growing education programme.

Registered teachers can now access updated lesson plans and a range of complementary teaching aids, while students can enjoy interactive features including a homework helper, fun fact sheets and video highlights packages of the Paralympic Games and Australia’s top Paralympians.

APC Education Manager Sarah Rogers believes the website has the capacity to change the way Australian school children see athletes with a disability.

"One of the main aims of PEP is to educate school children about Paralympic sport and the importance of inclusion of people with disabilities," said Rogers.

"As the main communication tool between the APC and schools, the website is crucial to reaching school children in an interesting and informative way."

Since its inception in 2007, the Paralympic Education Programme has educated more than 320,000 Australian school children, with over 2000 registered primary schools nationwide.

Schools can also register for athlete visits as part of PEP Talk, where Paralympians share their stories and Paralympic experiences in the classroom.

"PEP Talk gives the students a chance to get to know Australia’s Paralympians in the lead up to the London [2012] Games and meet them face to face," said Rogers.

"Talking to an athlete really allows students to gain an understanding of disabilities, health and social issues, and the value of sport to all members of the community."

The Paralympic Education Program will expand to secondary schools in 2011.

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