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London 2012: Golden Paralympian says ‘I couldn’t have done it without DLA’

A British Paralympian has spoken of the crucial contribution disability living allowance (DLA) has made to her independence, and to her gold-medal-winning performance at London 2012.
Danielle Brown is believed to be the first member of the ParalympicsGB squad to speak out since the games began on the importance of the benefits and other financial support [...]

Paralympian stresses need for DLA, and praises activists

A member of Britain’s wheelchair tennis squad for this summer’s Paralympics in London has spoken passionately about the importance of disability living allowance (DLA) to her and other disabled people.
Louise Hunt was speaking to Disability News Service as she was named in the ParalympicsGB team to compete at London 2012.
The announcement of the squad came [...]