Welsh local election 2012

With just weeks to go until the local elections you and your team will be working hard on the campaign trail to make sure all your voters turn out on 3 May.

One in five people in Wales is affected by either sight or hearing loss. RNIB Cymru, Sense, and Action on Hearing Loss - charities which campaign for and support people with sensory loss - have written the enclosed short guide to ensuring voters with sensory loss can get involved with the elections.

In many wards these votes can make all the difference between winning and losing your seat. You will also ensure that voters with sensory loss can exercise their democratic rights and take full part in society by choosing elected representatives for their local authority.

We would like to ensure that you are never put off helping disabled voters through lack of information. So our message this year is: don't be afraid to ask disabled people how you can support them to participate in the election.

Both documents are bilingual.
Mae'r ddwy ddogfen yn ddwyieithog.

Last updated: 20 April 2012

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