The voting process should be accessible to all voters. We offer a range of support for voters with disabilities to enable them to vote independently or with assistance.
Some of the ways we do this is:
- polling stations are wheelchair accessible and ramps are provided where needed
- adapted level polling booth for wheelchair users
- large print versions of ballot papers to view
- tactile voting device, to enable blind voters to mark their ballot papers independently
- polling station staff are given training based on guidance from the Royal National Institute for the Blind on how to assist partially sighted or registered blind voters
- a Makaton guide on how to vote. Makaton is a communication tool using words and symbols, to enable people with disabilities or learning disabilities to communicate. Polling station staff can provide this guide to individuals who require it
- coloured overlays to assist voters with dyslexia
- friendly and helpful polling station staff who will make reasonable adjustments where possible
Voters will need to provide photographic ID when voting in a polling station. Find out more information about Voters ID.
If you do not want to vote at a polling station, you can vote by post or by proxy. Visit our Postal and Proxy voting page to apply or contact us on 01256 845467.