Accessible Elections
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.
- Voting 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
- 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, smartphone, reader apps, etc.)
- Election staff assistance available on request.
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