Accessible Voting
We aim to make all polling stations accessible to disabled voters, for example:
- we provide ramps where needed
- the Presiding Officer is available to help you
- a polling booth adapted for wheelchair users
- a friend or relative can be with you if you need help
- there are chairs for people who cannot stand for long periods
Polling station staff can also provide aids to help blind or partially sighter voters:
- pencil grips
- large magnifiers
- tactile voting device
- large print versions of ballot paper(s)
Postal or proxy voting forms
Voters with a disability can have a permanent proxy vote. This is where you nominate someone to vote on your behalf at the polling station.
Visit the Electoral Commission website for guidance on how to vote by Post.
Visit the Electoral Commission website for guidance on how to vote by Proxy based on disability.
To download an application form:
You can also contact Electoral Services.
Information for disabled voters
Read more about voting rights for disabled electors to find out:
- what voting is
- why it is so important
- how you can vote
Mencap has created guides to help people with a learning disability understand:
- new rules on on photo ID
- registering to vote
- why your vote matters
- your rights
- how to vote in elections
GOV.UK has information for people with a learning disability and their support workers.
Polling station information card
A polling station information card is an A4 sheet. Before you visit your polling station, you can fill a polling station information card, to help tell us what help you may need. You can give it to our polling station staff, who can assist you.
Download and print a polling station information card.
If you would like to receive a printed copy of this polling station information card, please contact electoral services.
Everybody with a learning disability also has the right to vote. As long as you can communicate who you wish to vote for, somebody can complete the ballot paper for you.
For more information or to request a Polling Station information card please contact Electoral Services.
Electoral Services
Post: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion, Penmorfa, Aberaeron, SA46 0PA.
Email: electoralservices@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Phone: 01545 572032.