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My Vote My Voice

We’re here because your voice matters. My Vote My Voice is a movement to support more people to have their say.

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Join our campaign

Real change is achieved together. Find out more and sign the My Vote My Voice charter.

Voter ID

You’ll need ID if you’re voting in person at elections. Find out what ID is accepted.

Your rights at the polling station

A resource to personalise about the reasonable adjustments you need.

Join our 2026 local election campaign

Make sure you use your vote, so you can be heard and be noticed.

What the numbers say

6.2

People with a disability are 6.2 percentage points less likely to vote than non-disabled voters. About half of this gap is due to accessibility barriers.

60%

Of people with a learning disability said that registering to vote is too difficult.

97%

People with learning disabilities have said that they need additional support to be able to vote.

Why My Vote My Voice matters

Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability, and there are over 700,000 autistic people. But research in 2019 found that less than two-thirds of the general public know that they have an equal right to vote.

This needs to change.

We want everyone with a learning disability and autism to know they have the right to vote. And make sure they have the right information about how to register and vote!

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My Vote My Voice: our Charter

We will encourage people with learning disabilities and autistic people to use their vote.

Frequently asked questions

What is My Vote My Voice’s mission?

My Vote My Voice is on a mission to ensure that every disabled person can access their right to vote. We work to remove barriers, provide resources, and advocate for change.

How do I contact My Vote My Voice

Please get in touch by emailing info@myvotemyvoice.org.uk

Who is in the My Vote My Voice steering group?

Our steering group is made up of people with lived experience of autism, learning and other disabilities. They advise and guide the work that we do. The steering group also includes representatives from United Response, Dimensions, and Mencap, our organisational partners.

Many of our steering group members are also our spokespeople. Learn more about our spokespeople here.

How is My Vote My Voice funded?

Our current campaign is made possible by support from The Electoral Commision and in the past the campaign has been funded by the UK Democracy Fund, a Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust initiative.

How do we make sure our voices are accessible?

We work closely with autistic people and people with learning disabilities to co-create, review, and update our easy-read resources. Explore our resources here.

We work iteratively. If you feel there is something that could be improved on any of our resources, please get in touch at info@myvotemyvoice.org.uk