3.9 Supporting people with additional needs to register

People with additional needs are often under-represented in democratic processes, including voting and political participation. A significant barrier to participation is the registration process. If there are support workers present, you can also support them to register at the same time. 

Democracy Classroom offers a range of inclusive resources to help people with additional needs understand the voter registration process and feel confident taking part. Here’s a selection of the resources, but visit democracyclassroom.com for more resources:

Easy read guide to registering to vote: A clear, visual guide that breaks down each step of registering to vote in simple, accessible language.

Easy read FAQ: voter registration & voter ID: Covers common questions in an easy read format, with straightforward answers about what’s needed to register and vote.

Easy read paper voter registration forms: for people with a learning disability. There are separate forms, depending on whether you live in England, Wales or Scotland.

My Vote, My Voice workshop plan: A flexible session plan that includes SEND-friendly adaptations to help young people explore why voting matters and how to get involved.

BSL Video, FAQs on registering to vote & your data: A British Sign Language video explaining how registration works and how your data is used.

BSL Video, voter ID FAQs: A British Sign Language video covering what voter ID is, why it matters, and how to get support.