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  1. Published on: 25/03/2019 09:53 AMReported by: roving-eye
    New easy read guide helps people with learning disabilities to vote


    An easy read guide for voters with a learning disability has been launched by the Electoral Commission and Mencap, a charity which works with people with a learning disability.

    The guide has been designed to help those with a learning disability understand how to register and vote in the local elections on Thursday 2 May.


    The Commission estimates that 1 in 4 people with a learning disability is not registered to vote. The easy read guide provides information about:
    • the local elections
    • how to register to vote
    • how to cast a vote with confidence at a polling station
    • how to apply for a postal and proxy vote


    Harry and Charlotte who work for Mencap and have a learning disability, have also shared their own experiences of voting in a polling station.
    Harry and Charlotte’s videos are being shared with local councils so they can be used in training sessions with polling station staff.


    Harry Roche, a spokesperson for Mencap who has a learning disability, said:

    “People like me have as much right to vote as anyone else and it’s important our voices are heard on local issues, such as social care which many people with a learning disability rely on.


    “Our jargon free guide with images helps people understand about voting, the process and how to cast their vote on 2nd May.


    “I was happy to take part in the videos which provide tips for polling station staff so that they can better support people with a learning disability.”

    Ailsa Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance at the Electoral Commission said:

    "Everyone should be able to participate in elections and cast their vote with confidence. No one with a learning disability should face barriers when registering to vote or casting their vote.

    “Our joint guide with Mencap provides important information about how to take part in the local elections. With almost 250 councils in England holding elections in May, it’s vital that anyone who’s not already registered to vote does so before the 12 April deadline.”

    Anyone who is not yet registered to vote should apply online at gov.uk/register-to-vote before the 12 April deadline.Download the easy read guide and view Charlotte and Harry’s videos on the Electoral Commission’s YouTube Channel.For more information contact the Electoral Commission press office on 020 7271 0704, out of office hours 07789 920 414or press@electoralcommission.org.uk.
     

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  3. said says:25/03/2019 11:36 AM
    With all due respect to these unfortunate people - would the booklet also teach them exactly what they are voting for?

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