By Saskatchewan Abilities Council

Improving Accessibility for all Voters

Jan 30, 2016 | 9:33 AM

Saskatchewan’s general election is April 4, 2016. Elections Saskatchewan is committed to including all citizens in the voting process. This includes preparing to assist voters with disabilities and those who may have unique accessibility requirements.

“Removing barriers to participation makes the electoral process more accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities,” says Dr. Michael Boda, Saskatchewan’s Chief Electoral Officer. “We want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable when they come to vote.”

There is temporary parking near entrances for voters with disabilities. Wherever possible, voting places will be set up with enough space provided to accommodate voters with additional needs. The voting booth will be equipped with magnifiers, a Braille ballot template and pencil grips. Additional lighting and clipboards are also available if needed. Anyone with dexterity concerns with the pencils provided are welcome to bring their own instrument to mark a ballot.

Voters may have a friend assist them in marking their ballot and depositing it in the ballot box. All election workers will be trained to provide voters with assistance when voting.

“If voting in advance or on election day does not work for a voter, there are other ways to vote such as voting in your home, voting by mail and voting at many hospitals or care homes,” says Dr. Boda. “Accommodations can often be made if planned well in advance with your local constituency returning offices.”

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Voter Information Cards (VICs) will be arriving by mail to all registered Saskatchewan voters in early March. Please check your VIC to confirm accessibility at your location. If you are eligible to vote but did not receive a VIC by March 18, you can register to vote atwww.elections.sk.ca/voterregistration, or by calling 1-877-958-8683. 

To find contact information for constituency returning offices, and to watch our accessible voting video, please visit www.elections.sk.ca.