Some best practices

• Author: European Economic and Social Committee
• Pages: 6-10

AUSTRIA

In Austria, each municipality and each district of Vienna should

have at least one polling station that is accessible to persons with

disabilities.

BELGIUM

Belgian voters with disabilities may use a specially adapted voting

booth placed where they can access it. The booth may even be

placed outside the polling station.

BULGARIA

The Bulgarian Central Election Commission makes a lm available

on its website that describes voting procedures for persons with

disabilities. It includes sign language translation.

CROATIA

Voters in Croatia can obtain a certicate allowing them to vote at

any polling station. This enables persons with disabilities to identify

polling stations where assistance is available.

All EU countries have made progress in expanding voting options for persons with

disabilities.

SOME BEST PRACTICES

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