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Democracy for all

All voters should be able to vote freely and in private, but disabled people can face barriers when it comes to elections.

People with learning disabilities and autism

Polling stations offer support for voters with learning disabilities and autism.

You can ask for help from staff who are all trained to support you. You can also bring someone with you for help.

You can find out more about how to vote in person on the My Vote My Voice website.

People with physical disabilities

All polling stations in the UK must meet accessibility standards to make sure that people with a physical disability can vote in person. Most polling stations have accessibility features such as:

  • ramps,
  • wide doorways,
  • tactile voting devices, and
  • large print election materials.

If you cannot get to a polling station

If you are unable to attend a polling station to vote, you can by post or by proxy.

Voting by post

You can apply for a postal vote to be sent to your home.

You must be registered to vote before you can apply for a postal vote.

You can find out more about postal voting and how to apply on the Cardiff Council website.

Voting by proxy

You can ask somebody you trust to vote on your behalf. This is called voting by proxy.

You must be registered to vote before you can apply for a proxy vote.

You can find out more about voting by proxy and how to apply on Cardiff Council website.

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