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Disability Action Haringey – Voting is the Key to Change, ID is the Key to Your Vote  

By GLA Democratic Participation Grants Team | 24th September 2024
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Disability Action Haringey worked with several partners – including Disability Action in Islington, Inclusion London, Camden Disability Action, Inclusion Barnet and Ruils – to deliver awareness-raising activity to Deaf and disabled individuals across London. Partners received small subgrants to cascade information and deliver awareness-raising events in their boroughs. Disability Action Haringey found that in-person engagement at a local level, in community venues, was effective at reaching communities. In addition, promotional assets were produced and circulated through the partners’ organisational newsletters and networks, increasing the reach of awareness-raising.  

They delivered 39 in-person events attended by 956 people, and 9 online events attended by 42 people. They engaged or trained 43 community groups/ civil society organisations.  

  • 75 percent of participants reported an increased sense of belonging to London 
  • 100 percent of respondents reported an increased understanding of the democratic system as a result of this project/ activity

Disability Action Haringey and its partner organisations delivered awareness-raising events to Deaf and disabled Londoners in Haringey, Barnet, Waltham Forest, Richmond and Camden. At these events, feedback was received from participants who appreciated the outreach and information shared.  

“Thanks to the Voter ID workshop I really do feel empowered to cast my vote with confidence. Learning about the electoral process and understanding the significance of my voice has turned me from a hesitant into an active participant in shaping our community’s future.”    

“I haven’t voted before, I didn’t think it would make any difference until now. Today’s discussions and the resources you provided have educated me and also empowered me. Now, I feel ready to step into the polling booth feeling informed and empowered, to make a meaningful contribution.”  

“I attended the online information session you organised about how to vote in the UK, and it was truly eye-opening! As a first-time voter, I was feeling overwhelmed and confused about the whole process, but the session provided clear and concise guidance on everything from voter registration to understanding the different types of elections. The presenters were knowledgeable and engaging, answering all of my questions with patience and expertise. Thanks to this session, I now feel confident and empowered to exercise my right to vote in elections. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to navigate the UK voting system with ease!”  

“I cannot express enough gratitude to you for the valuable assistance you gave me to obtain my voter ID document. As a person with disabilities, I faced numerous barriers in accessing this information, but you were a beacon of support throughout the process. Your kind and knowledgeable staff provided personalised guidance tailored to my specific needs, making what initially seemed like an overwhelming task much more manageable. Thank you again.”