Daily Archives: 13/09/2011

Government cuts will force disabled people further into poverty

13/09/2011 – 9:22 am

Proposed Government cuts mean disabled people will not have enough money for everyday essentials like food and transport, according to new evidence revealed today by charity Papworth Trust.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) was introduced by the Conservatives in 1992 to help disabled people cope with extra costs they face daily, such as paying for someone to [...]

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International Paralympic Day: Athletes set their own targets for London 2012

13/09/2011 – 9:00 am

Some of Britain’s finest disabled athletes – and former Paralympians – have spoken of their hopes for next year’s Paralympics in London, and the changes they hope it could bring in its wake.
They were speaking during International Paralympic Day, held for the first time in London, in Trafalgar Square, just a day before tickets for [...]

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