Recommendations for more accessible polling stations for blind and partially sighted voters

London Vision and the Thomas Pocklington Trust have recommended that polling stations are more accessible for blind and partially sighted voters ahead of the upcoming General Election.

Ways making voting more accessible include having large print ballot papers, Tactile Voting Devices which are plastic devices attached to ballot papers consisting of a number of flaps covering the boxes on the paper, lighting at least one booth brightly and returning officers or companions to help partially sighted voters to cast their vote.

CEO of London Vision Cathy Low said: ‘These simple recommendations are designed to ensure polling staff are better aware of the needs of the blind and partially sighted electorate and understand what they can do to help.’