Accessibility

The City is committed to making elections accessible and seeks advice from the City’s Inclusion Advisory Committee to improve accessibility. The following is a list of actions and initiatives taken by the City to support accessibility for elections: 

• A vote by mail format allows voters to cast their vote from home.
• Election information can be found on the City’s website, social media, and through postal mail.
• Election information may be available in alternate format. Please contact the Election Coordinator for more information.
• Accommodations may be available upon request. If American Sign Language interpretation is required, a minimum of two weeks notice is required.
• Election materials meet Clear Print Guidelines, where possible.
• Satellite drop off centre accessibility information:
• Accessible parking and drop off
• Wheelchair accessible
• Service animals welcome
• Wayfinding signage
• Voters may drop off completed voting kits or vote on site
• Braille voting materials available on request
• Privacy voting booths include: pens, large print voting instructions and list of candidates, magnifier and additional lighting
• Use of personal assistive devices to mark ballot (own pen, mobile device, smart phone, reader apps, etc.)
• Election staff assistance available on request.