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<p>The Government recognises that disabled people are likely to face greater costs
when seeking elected office due to their disability which is why we launched the EnAble
Fund for Elected Office to help cover disability related expenses.</p><p>The Fund
is time limited and was set up to cover scheduled elections between December 2018
and March 2020. Officials are exploring how the Fund might support Police and Crime
Commissioner and Local election candidates after 31st March 2020.</p><p>While financial
support for candidates in elections is also a matter for political parties the Government
is considering what support it might provide to succeed the current EnAble fund. The
Disability Unit is considering options in connection with the National Strategy for
Disabled People, which is due to be published in 2020.</p><p> </p>
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