People with learning disabilities in Cornwall are being given extra help to encourage them to vote.
A workshop was held in Truro on Saturday to explain the voting process and the support that will be provided.
The event was organised by a group of disability stakeholders from around the county.
They said it was vital that the 1.1 million adults with learning disabilities in the UK have their say.
Angie Emrys-Jones, from Cornwall Down’s Syndrome Support Group, said help was available. [BBC]
“It is important that people with a learning disability understand that reasonable adjustments are available when it comes to voting,” said Angie Emrys-Jones, of Cornwall Down’s Syndrome Support.
“You can also ask someone to come into the booth with you or mark it for you.
“You can also have someone read out the list of candidates so that you can get a better understanding of what’s going on.
“There’s a lot of support out there to get out and vote, and it’s your right to vote.”
Other participating groups included Time2Shine and Disability Cornwall.
Marie Whitehurst, from Disabled Cornwall, praised the response to the workshop.
“I think today was a real success.
“Even people who didn’t know are now more aware of voting, or the importance of voting, and even how to vote.
“Now they have that knowledge.”
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