... of people with learning disabilities to vote and to receive the necessary support to do so. Findings People with learning disabilities have persistently been excluded from political participation. This is an abuse of their human rights. Originality/value There are many barriers to the political...

...Richard Armstrong Purpose This case study aims to describe how patients with autism and/or a learning disability detained in a psychiatric hospital were supported to register and vote in the 2019 UK general election. Design/methodology/approach A speech and language therapist supported...

... issue of political participation by persons with disabilities, especially those whose freedom is restricted. Findings Access to voting rights remains problematic for many disabled people. It is crucial that this basic form of political participation is ensured, but there is further to go...

... by social workers supporting adults with learning disabilities who were living in community housing units. In total, 1,019 people with learning disabilities who were living in 124 community housing units in one English county gave consent to participate. In total, 84 per cent were registered to vote and 26...

... independent if they had a lot of money. Whereas one of the east of Scotland workshops identified the following reasons for voting NO: Will we need a passport? How long would it take to set up a new currency? How long will the oil last? Would we be forced to join the Euro? Changes...