National Assembly for Wales

Local Government and Public Services Committee

Responses by Mencap Cymru to National Assembly for Wales

Discussion Document on Electoral Arrangements in Wales8. Alternative venues These would give an advantage to many of our members if they were more accessible transport wise etc 9. Young people with learning disabilities have a low level of registration to vote. Our 'Partners in Politics' project seeks to address this. We will be sending people with learning disabilities into schools to talk to young people with LD/statements of special educational need They will be specially trained to deliver the 'Diversity in Dialogue' programme which encourages self advocacy and involvement in politics. We need all political parties to produce election material in an entirely accessible form- clear, easy to read. How much are the political parties committed to this?15. Will polling clerks be appraised of the needs of voters with learning disabilities in future elections, as we are aware of cases where young people have been turned away from voting because they need help reading the ballot paper/ instructions etc?17 Mobile ballot boxes would be welcomed by Mencap Cymru