News - Liberal Democrat Disability Association

Survey shows people with a learning disability turned away at polling stations

Nearly one in five people with a learning disability say they were turned away at the polling station in the recent local elections, according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by Mencap, reveals that many people with a learning disability are being excluded from the voting process. Of those surveyed, 17% said they were turned away from the polling station because of their disability, with 60% also saying registering to vote was too hard.

18 Oct 2014

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Liberal Democrats put people with disabilities in the picture

Liberal Democrats put people with disabilities in the picture Natasha Kennedy04 October 2014

16 Oct 2014

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Inclusion not exclusion

This week, I read the story of two brothers with Down's syndrome being excluded from a bowling club. They wanted to play, but they got turned away because they made other bowlers feel "uncomfortable". I'm so sorry that in this day and age two brothers who just wanted to get involved in their community and have some fun weren't allowed to. I have a learning disability and I am fortunate enough to take part in lots of leisure activities where I feel welcome and supported, and it allows me to make new friends and learn new skills.

16 Oct 2014

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All ESA claimants to be hit by Tory benefits freeze

All employment and support allowance (ESA) claimants will be hit by a planned freeze on working age benefits if the Conservatives win power in 2015, not just those in the work-related activity group.

16 Oct 2014

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The challenge to make London's Victorian Tube network accessible

Mayor Boris Johnson has announced a £75m fund to install lifts at "around a dozen" London Underground stations over the next 10 years. But how do you update a Victorian underground railway system?

11 Oct 2014

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My time at the Conservative Party Conference

My name is Ismail Kaji. I work in the parliamentary team at Mencap. I was very passionate and excited to attend the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham with my colleagues Ciara, Rob, Ailis and Simon. I was at the conference because I am a spokesperson and ambassador. It is my job to raise the issues faced by people with a learning disability at meetings with important people like MPs and candidates and to spread the word about our Hear my voice campaign.

11 Oct 2014

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Survey shows people with a learning disability turned away at polling stations

Liberal Democrats put people with disabilities in the picture

Inclusion not exclusion

All ESA claimants to be hit by Tory benefits freeze

The challenge to make London's Victorian Tube network accessible

My time at the Conservative Party Conference

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