People with disabilities have the constitutional right to vote, but continue to face various barriers in exercising this right. One of the main difficulties is that polling stations are not accessible, making it difficult or impossible for people with reduced mobility or other physical disabilities to access the electoral premises.
In addition to physical accessibility problems, electoral information is also not made available in formats adapted for people with disabilities. This means that people with visual, hearing or intellectual disabilities may not have adequate access to the information needed to exercise their right to vote in an informed manner.
The article also highlights that solutions to ensure voting for people with disabilities vary according to the type of election. This inconsistency in approach means that the support available may differ between European, legislative, presidential or municipal elections, creating confusion and uncertainty for voters with disabilities.
