Understanding accessible voting
As the December general election approaches, we look at the information and support available to make voting accessible for everyone.
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Young People with a learning disability call on candidates for the general election to hear their voice
Young people with a learning disability gathered together at the Oh Yeah Centre in Belfast (Tuesday 24th March) to ask a panel of local candidates…
Question Time: Easy News asks MPs for their views on disability ahead of the election
The year’s first edition of Easy News has been published, containing the latest news from the UK and around the globe, as well as exclusive…
United Response appoints political correspondent
Every Vote Counts: United Response appoints political correspondent to get people with learning disabilities using their vote National disability charity United Response has recruited a…
People with a learning disability from Norwich question Norman Lamb about local issues ahead of general election
Minister supports Mencap campaign to make voices of people with a learning disability heard in general election Last week, Norman Lamb, Minister of State for…
Voting campaign proves popular for people with learning disabilities and finds that support staff also need guidance
A campaign which has seen 750 people with learning disabilities attend workshops about politics has found that support workers need more guidance about the voting…