Information for people with learning disabilities
How to vote in the polling station
Download the guide for people with learning disabilities to help with making the actual process of going into the polling station much clearer and straightforward.
It was designed and produced by our Corporate Communications Unit, Electoral Services and the Makaton Charity (Registered Charity no 1119819) with the help of members of the Battersea Social Education Centre.
Any comments about this booklet are welcome. Email Christine O'Brien at cobrien@wandsworth.gov.uk.
Other useful links
United Response is a national disability charity and they have produced specific information on the voting process www.everyvotecounts.org.uk.
Speaking Up is an organisation who supports and empowers people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health problems to speak up for themselves. They have provided a website aimed at raising awareness by supporting and encouraging people with learning disabilities to have a better understanding of the voting process, to become active citizens and to register to vote. www.promotethevote.co.uk
