The survey

At the beginning of the Every Vote Counts! project, we sent out a survey to ask people some important questions.

ballot box and question mark

We asked if people with a learning disability supported by United Response in England ever voted or got involved in politics.

survey results booklet with a tick by it

In May 2008, we published the results of the survey.

pie chart showing eighty percent

We found out that 80% of people with learning disabilities who responded to the survey are registered to vote.

six people and a red arrow

But only 1 in 6 people voted in the last local election.

eight people and a red arrow

And only 1 in 8 people voted in the last general election.

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