Hustings to be held in Brierley Hill for disabled voters

People with a learning disability, autistic people, and their families, can question constituency candidates at an event in Brierley Hill.

Dudley Voices for Choice, a self-advocacy charity, is hosting the accessible hustings.

The organisation has said it is doing this because people with learning disabilities and autistic people are often sidelined from political discussions, and because they typically are not always conscious of their right to vote, and their voices are frequently ignored.

People in the area living with a learning disability have explained the obstacles they confront during elections, including the information provided being difficult to understand, and the need for assistance to vote.

Candidates will answer questions from attendees, and hear about their experiences and viewpoints.

They will also give a synopsis of their party's plans to help voters decide.

Ahead of the event, the charity has been providing accessible information to various groups within Dudley, explaining the voting process and nudging people to attend the hustings.

The charity contacted all the principal political factions to request easy-read manifestos to ensure voters get the information they need to make an informed decision.

The hustings is set for Tuesday, June 25, between 11am and 2pm at the Brierley Hill Civic Centre,