Voting Made Accessible: Support for Disabled Voters in Kirklees

Did you know? Kirklees Council provides a range of free, on-the-day support at all polling stations to help disabled voters cast their ballot independently and confidently.

Whether you have a visual impairment, mobility need, or learning disability, there’s equipment and assistance available to make voting easier. On polling day, you can request:

– A large magnifier and large print sample ballot paper

– Coloured perspex overlays to improve contrast

– Visual pictorial instructions and multilingual advice

– A tactile voting device with braille numbers

– Large pencils with grips and chairs at lower-level booths

If you need extra support, you can request reasonable adjustments in advance via Kirklees Council’s online form. Voters with learning disabilities or autism can also download and complete a ‘My Voting Passport’ to take with them on the day—it explains your needs and helps polling staff support you better.

And remember: Voter ID is required to vote in person. Make sure you’re prepared.

Find out more and plan your visit:

👉 [www.kirklees.gov.uk/polling-stations](https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/polling-stations)