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<p>In the 18 months prior to the formal launch of the consultation, we ran a significant
engagement programme to ensure that the views of disabled people and their representatives
shaped the content of the consultation.</p><p> </p><p>During the Covid-19 pandemic,
we continued to engage with a series of virtual events organised with national charities,
and a series hosted by MPs from across the political spectrum, attended by individuals
and organisations from their constituencies.</p><p> </p><p>The Green Paper was published
on 20 July 2021 in a variety of accessible formats. These include braille copies,
a British Sign Language video with an audio track and subtitles, a large print version,
a full audio version available digitally and on CD and an easy read version.</p><p>
</p><p>Throughout the consultation period itself, we held more than 40 events with
disabled people, people with health conditions and their representatives, including
a series of virtual events as well as face-to-face events across the UK.</p><p> </p><p>
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