Wormerland ensures visually impaired residents can vote independently with special tools
Residents of Wormerland with poor eyesight can now vote independently using tactile voting templates and audio support. This initiative ensures accessibility for all during elections, empowering visually impaired citizens to participate without assistance.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Wormerland (Noord-Holland) |
| Voting Aid | Tactile voting template and audio support (soundbox) |
| Polling Station Location | De Zorgcirkel – Torenerf, Prins van Oranjestraat 1, 1531 GA Wormer |
| Target Group | Residents with visual impairments |
| Purpose | Enable independent voting for visually impaired citizens |
Municipalities in the Netherlands are responsible for organizing elections and ensuring accessibility for all residents. Wormerland’s initiative reflects its duty to provide inclusive voting solutions, aligning with national policies on democratic participation.
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Can you vote independently if you have poor eyesight? That’s possible in Wormerland
Do you have poor eyesight? Then as a resident of the municipality of Wormerland, you can still vote independently. Do you know someone with a visual impairment? Then make sure they are aware of this option.
During the elections, you can vote using a tactile voting template and audio support (soundbox).
The tactile voting template allows you to use the ballot paper properly. Through headphones, you will receive step-by-step instructions on how to vote.
You can find these aids at the following polling station:
De Zorgcirkel – Torenerf locationPrins van Oranjestraat 11531 GA Wormer
This way, everyone can vote independently.