Disabled Representation

Following on from our initial policy report ‘Breaking Down Barriers’, our work on improving disabled representation has spanned across various sectors of society - from Sports to Media, to improving representation in Law and Politics. We have worked with a range of partners across the Disability sector, as well as Local Authorities, charities and the private sector.

You can view more about our work below.

  • A young man grasps his chin smiling while his dad holds his hands. The dad, on the left, is wearing a grey top and is smiling. The boy on the right is wearing a purple cap and t shirt. They are both smiling at each other.

    Breaking Down Barriers Report

    Our initial policy report on‘Breaking Down Barriers: Improving Disabled Political Representation and Participation Across the United Kingdom’.

    Read The Report
  • A photo of Robert Buckland MP in the House of Commons chamber, raising our report. He is wearing glasses, a dark pink tie, white shirt and a black jacket. He has his eyebrows raised as he asks a question. You can see the subtitles from the video.

    The Accessibility of Local Authorities

    The Rt Hon Robert Buckland MP, former Justice Secretary, raised our recommendations for improved accessibility in Local Government.

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    Cross-Party Disability Coalition

    We are working closely with the disability leaders of political parties to improve the representation of disabled people across all of political life.

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  • An image of the Houses of Parliament, along the river from over the road. You can see a boat in the Thames and a tourist on the riverbank. The sky is at sunset with a purple hue to it.

    Campaign to Improve the Accessibility of Parliament

    Our cross-party coalition is putting pressure on the Speakers of the Commons and Lords about the inaccessibility of Parliament.

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  • A photo of a Polling Station, reading 'Opening Times 7am - 10pm. The photo is of a glass door, with other posters on it, such as for a class. The polling station sign is in the middle.

    Campaign to Reinstate Funding for Disabled Candidates

    We are working with both our political and charity partners to campaign for funding to be reinstated for disabled candidates.

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  • An image around the table of Sefton staff and community groups as they sign The Disability Impact Pledge. There are 12 people all smiling at the camera, and one is holding up a sign that reads 'Disability Impact Pledge'.

    The Disability Impact Pledge

    We have been working with Local Authorities across the country who have signed our ‘Disability Impact Pledge’, breaking down barriers in their local communities.

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    Disabled Women in Politics Network

    We are proud to be partnered with Elect Her and The Centenary Action Group for ‘The Disabled Women in Politics Network’. Find out how to join the network below.

    Join The Network
  • A group of people sat on a red stage, behind is a banner that says 'Main stage Anything is possible'. Celia and Tom are sat on white seats and Simon, Jessica and Martin are using wheelchairs. They are all smiling. SImon is giving a thumbs up.

    The Disability Policy Centre in Partnership with Naidex

    We were proud to be Naidex Festival partners, featuring on the Main Stage and leading seminars at this flagship event.

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  • An image of the cover of our report. The cover is purple and reads 'The Power of Diversity. Debate Synopsis. Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament, London, 14 June 2022. The images are of Marsha De Cordova MP, Sophie Morgan, Celia and Andrew Miller.

    'The Power of Diversity' Parliamentary Roundtable Report

    With the APPG for Disability and The Shaw Trust, we hosted a Parliamentary Roundtable with various sector leaders, on the Power of Diversity.

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  • A photo of the panel at The Disability Power 100. Tom, Halima, Jonathan and Shani are the panellists. They are looking at Celia, chairing, who is speaking. They are all sat on chairs on the stage, with the audience looking on.

    Hosting The Disability Power 100 Main Stage Panel Event

    Alongside our Co-Founder being shortlisted, we hosted the main stage panel debate at the 2022 Shaw Trust ‘Disability Power 100’ Awards.

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  • Image shows a picture of The Houses of Parliament in the orange sunset with the building reflected on the water.

    A House for Everyone: The case for Modernising Parliament

    Our contributions to the latest Fawcett Society report explores exclusionary culture in Westminster and locally for disabled women in politics.

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  • An image of a banner reading 'Take part in our Accessible Voting Research' in blue writing. The DPC and WelcoMe logos are to the left, and to the right is a figure putting a vote in a giant red ballot box.

    Accessible Voting Project in Partnership with WelcoMe

    We are delighted to be partnering with WelcoMe, supported by Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, to deliver a brand new research project on Accessible Voting.

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