One Voice - action for disability
We asked disabled people a few months ago what questions they would like put to the Parliamentary candidates. We asked you to make sure that the questions had something to do with our lives as disabled people, because general questions will be asked elsewhere in television and radio programmes and newspapers.
We combined all of your ideas and questions into 10 questions to put to all of the candidates.
Read the Questions here>>
"Disabled people still face unacceptable barriers in many areas of their lives which hold them back from living independently. It is our job to break down these barriers and ensure that disabled people have the same chance to succeed in our society as non-disabled people.." read more from the Conservative candidates' response here>>
Rob Marris MP, Labour candidate, Wolverhampton South West:"Labour policy for a national care service is in three stages.
In stage one, we will provide free care to the 400,000 people who most need it, and intensive help or “re-ablement” when they need homecare for the first time..."
Read more from Rob Marris here>>
Cllr. Richard Whitehouse, LibDem Candidate, Wolverhampton South East:
" I agree with the free access to health and fitness facilities but the financial provider should be the PCT not the Local Council."
Read more from Richard Whitehouse here>>
UK Independent Party (UKIP):
"Council planning committees should take the information from the Office of Disability Issues into consideration when making decisions."
Read more from the UKIP candidates here>>
Colin Ross, Liberal Democrat candidate for Wolverhampton North East:
"Liberal Democrats take a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime. We will put 3,000 more policemen on the streets, ensure that robust action is taken when a hate crime is reported and make sure that victims are given the correct advice and support."
Read more from Colin Ross here>>
Download a copy of all the candidates' responses (doc)
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You can download a pdf file listing the names and parties of candidates for Wolverhampton here>>
You can find out the candidates for the Wolverhampton City Council Elections here>>
The Liberal Democrats have an Easy Read manifesto which you can download from their website>>
An audio version is also available on their website as well as an interactive video of Nick Clegg talking through the manifesto.
listen>>
The Conservatives have an Easy Read manifesto here>>
There is an audio version of the manifesto online to download. Braille or large print format can be requested by emailing warren.tarling@conservatives.com or phoning 020 7984 8158.
The Labour Party has an accessible manifesto site>>
You can download a Text file which can be used to print out Large Print versions, or used in text-to-audio applications, or you can get a Braille copy transcribed by RNIB - call 08705 900 200 to order.
There is an Audio summary download read by actor Richard Wilson or you call 08705 900 200 to order a copy on CD.
An Easy read version prepared by Mencap for people with a learning difficulty is available – call 08705 900 200 to order.
There is also a closed caption video version.