3. VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Initiatives/Actions Expected Outcomes Status Examine the feasibility of More convenience Long term after – having (a) designated voting and access to voters 2020 general station(s) with specialized with a wide variety of election help for those with disabilities disabilities Introduce a recommendation By the 2020 to extend the absentee/ general election write-in ballot opportunity to people with disabilities who are unable to go to a voting place2 4. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Initiatives/Actions Expected Outcomes Status Ongoing Continue to review Increased communications materials understanding of to ensure they are written election processes, in plain language requirements and voting opportunities for all stakeholders Review directional and way- Improved access to Ongoing finding signage at voting voting place. locations to ensure it is clear and easy to understand. Continue to place staff at entrances to voting places so they can direct voters in the building 2 A legislative amendment may be required to bring this into effect.
3. VOTING OPPORTUNITIES Initiatives/Actions Expected Outcomes Status Examine the feasibility of having (a) designated voting station(s) with specialized help for those with disabilities More convenience and access to voters with a wide variety of disabilities Long term – after 2020 general election Introduce a recommendation to extend the absentee/ write-in ballot opportunity to people with disabilities who are unable to go to a voting place2 By the 2020 general election 4. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION Initiatives/Actions Expected Outcomes Status Continue to review communications materials to ensure they are written in plain language Increased understanding of election processes, requirements and voting opportunities for all stakeholders Ongoing Review directional and way- finding signage at voting locations to ensure it is clear and easy to understand. Continue to place staff at entrances to voting places so they can direct voters in the building Improved access to voting place. Ongoing 2 A legislative amendment may be required to bring this into effect.
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