Accessibility and voting information in other formats and languages
Everyone should be able to find out voting information, register and cast their vote without facing barriers. As well as making sure our polling stations are accessible, we have voting information available in other formats and languages.
Our website
You can use Speak/Translate button at the top of the homepage of our website to use the Recite Me accessibility software tool. It's designed to make websites and digital content more accessible to people with various disabilities, learning difficulties or language barriers. More information about Recite Me features.
Polling station accessibility
Find out about the adjustments and accessility measures in our polling stations.
Audio ballot papers
As well as our polling places having equipment and support options available to support blind and visually impaired voters who wish to vote in person, we have spoken ballot papers. You can also call our election team during office hours and they will read out the ballot paper to you. Call 01312002315
Guide for blind or partially sighted voters
Download our (Word document).
The Electoral Management Board for Scotland has a . While primarily aimed at polling staff, it gives a good overview of the support for visually impaired voters in polling stations.
RNIB also has information on their website about
- a (opens in Your Tube. Dowload the docx 22.2KB)
Electoral Commission's Guide to voting in the Scottish Parliament election
The guide explains what you need to know before the election and tells you where you can find more information. You can
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- for an audio version on CD
- for a Braille version.
The guide is also available in other languages:
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