Mencap NI are supporting people with a learning disability to register and vote in elections in Northern Ireland.
Many people with a learning disability can find it difficult to engage in their community.
So we are providing support for people to register and vote, voting is one of the most inclusive acts a person can do to be involved in society.
Virtual voting experience
Many people with a learning disability can find it difficult when they are not sure what they should be doing when going to vote for the first time.
A polling station can be a very busy, noisy place with a lot of people.
We have produced this virtual reality (VR) experience so that people with a learning disability can see what it is like at a polling station, the information they need to bring and who they have to check in with to vote.
Mencap use VR technology to support people to access their communities by replicating their environment, activity and processes so an individual can experience the opportunity before taking part.
The aim is to reduce any anxieties or fears they may have about the activity, and increase their confidence to engage and participate.
Mencap has developed the virtual reality experience with C60 Architects based in Belfast.
Virtual voting experience
The virtual voting experience allows you to see what it is like at a Polling Station, the information you need to bring and who you have to check in with to vote.
Register to Vote
Mencap NI are supporting people with a learning disability in Northern Ireland to register and vote in elections.
The next local elections in Northern Ireland are due to take place in 2027.
If you are not registered you may not be included on the electoral register and will not be able to vote at future elections.
Remember you must register to vote before you can vote.
If you would like more information or have any questions you can email [email protected] or phone 028 9069 1351.