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Élections Québec / Vote / Voting accessibility
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Voting accessibility

Summary

We offer various measures to make voting accessible to everyone.

Provincial

These measures address a variety of needs:

Individuals and organizations that work with electors with special needs are invited to contact us to obtain documents or information on this subject.

Need help voting?

Election officers will be able to help if you have special needs when you vote. You can:

  • Get help from someone accompanying you or an election officer to mark your ballot paper.
  • Obtain explanations from the deputy returning officer, then vote independently using a template;
  • Request the accessibility kit (PDF). It contains:
    • A magnifying glass with a light
    • A clipboard
    • Pencils with adapted grip
    • A voting template in braille with guides
    • A poster of the candidates with their names in large print

Municipal

Need help voting?

Polling station staff can help you if you have specific needs. You can:

  • Receive assistance with marking your ballot paper from a person accompanying you or an election officer.
    • You can be accompanied by an interpreter if you are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Obtain explanations from the deputy returning officer, then vote independently using a template.
  • Request an accessibility kit (PDF), which contains:
    • a lighted magnifying glass,
    • a clipboard,
    • pencils with a tip for a better grip,
    • a Braille voting template with indications to guide you,
    • candidate signs in large print.
  • Bring your own accessibility tools (except for a pencil).

You can’t get out to vote?

Learn more about other voting options.

Simplified guide

This simple, illustrated guide explains everything you need to know in order to vote. It is available in the form of a document and short video clips.

Simplified video clips for municipal elections (in French)

School

We have implemented several measures to make it easier for you to exercise your right to vote. Election officials are there to help you.

  • You may ask for assistance marking your ballot.
  • Visually impaired voters can vote by themselves using a template made available to them upon request. Election officers can also read them the names of the candidates in order of their listing on the ballot paper.
  • Persons who are deaf or hearing impaired may be accompanied by an interpreter.

Other resources

The Charter of the French language and its regulations govern the consultation of English-language content.

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