Global Initiative to Enfranchise People with Disabilities: Best Practices - www.electionaccess.org Text Only Version
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Best Practices: IFES and other groups have implemented innovative practices around the world.  
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In various places around the world, both international and domestic organizations have undertaken innovative work in the field of disability and elections. These efforts have helped promote the rights of citizens with disabilities to participate in their respective countries.


Some of this work has involved the development of innovative media in an effort to attract
citizens with disabilities to the polls, as well as devices aimed at making the voting process more accessible to citizens with special needs. Examples of such materials can be found below:

 

Below, we focus on the innovative work undertaken in the following countries:



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