The Conservative Party Manifesto for the 2019 General Election made the following commitment: 'We want to transform the lives of disabled people, ensuring they have access to opportunities and are able to achieve their potential.
The CDG's diverse membership from the across the country, network of Parliamentary supporters, and engagement with various organisations and individuals means we have achieved some successes in influencing the Conservative Party in Government.
The Conservative Disability Group has established a 'CDG CPF Group' and is officially recognised by the Conservative Policy Forum. The CPF is the party's grassroots-led think tank that bridges the gap between members and ministers.
The CDG's 'Accessible Politics' project aims to see more disabled people involved in the Conservative Party, selected to stand for public office, and elected as local Councillors, MPs and to the devolved Parliaments as Members of the Senedd and MSPs.
I joined the Conservative Party at the age of 16, and have been incredibly active ever since, including attending many party conferences. I am disabled myself, and have been disabled since birth, as I have Aspergers Syndrome.
In summer of 2021, the Conservative Party accepted the Singh Report into discrimination and its many recommendations. In todays session, Gotz Mohindra, Compliance Officer for the party will outline progress to date.
