A New Accessible Guide by Dynamite and MAKE

As you know, we're pretty passionate about making sure everyone has the information they need to be heard, especially when it comes to voting. That's why we're excited to share a new project from Dynamite and MAKE, who've teamed up with Sarah Lehmkuehler, Electoral Engagement Officer for Portsmouth, to create an accessible voting guide.

The idea came about after an accessible voting session at MAKE last year. It went down well, but we know that many of the people we support benefit from having something they can refer back to. At a recent Accessibility Working Group meeting, Karen Murray, a volunteer at MAKE and Dynamite, highlighted the need for more easy-read information and suggested creating a picture book-style guide.

Members from both groups are now getting involved and will be featured in the new guide and video. Filming is set to take place at Portsmouth Museum on March 26th, and Sarah will return to Dynamite on May 7th to share the finished resources.

Everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate in the democratic process. For many, voting can feel overwhelming without the right support, and we believe that the more we can do to break down barriers, the more people will feel empowered to have their say.

The voting process needs to be clearer. It needs to be accessible so everyone can feel confident taking part. We'll share more updates as the project comes together!

​Written by Lizzie Senn. ​For any media inquiries, please get in touch with [email protected]