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.

Contact Us

City Hall
10 New Gower Street, St. John's, NL
P.O. Box 908, St. John's, A1C 5M2
Phone: 311 or 754-CITY (2489)
Email: access@stjohns.ca

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