Category: Democracy
Exploring how democracy can be made more accessible, particularly in civic participation and voting.
Testing Accessibility in the Voting Process
With the federal election approaching, I decided to test the accessibility of the voting process for people with vision impairments! I rang the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to request a Braille copy of the official voting guide. After explaining my request, I was told that the guide is on its way. While it’s great to…