Voter Education

In 2018, Tunisia's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) created an easy-to-read guide for voters with disabilities. The guide was produced in Arabic, and the images above display tools and activities to assist voters with disabilties during elections. 

In 2018, the National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities (NAPD) created a brief with lessons learned from audits conducted in the Poltava region of Ukraine. The brief was shared with government officials of other regions in the country during a project supported by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) ...

The Victorian Electoral Commission released the App Voters Voice, which provides information about the enrolling and voting process for Victorian voters who have a complex communication difficulty, English language or literacy issues, or those who use Australian Sign Language. This version is provided specifically for the 24 November 2018 Victorian ...

In 2018, the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (EC) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) produced a poster on assisting voters with disabilities during elections. The poster can be found above.

The Association "MOTIVATION" of Moldova, with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), created the first easy-to-read election guide for persons with intellectual and learning disabilities available in Moldova. Information on voting procedures is presented in an easy-to-read format through pictures ...

In 2018, Agate Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities designed a two-page brief on inclusion during the "Velvet Revolution" that took place in Armenia. The full document is available below.

In 2018, Agate Rights Defense Center for Women with Disabilities, a disabled people's organization (DPO) led by women in Armenia, posted an image that includes information on barriers faced by women with disabilities in political participation. The image reflected research done by Agate with support from the International Foundation for ...

In preparation of the July 30th, 2018 elections, a series of voter education videos were produced in Zimbabwe. This video specifically encourages persons with disabilites to vote. Deaf Zimbabwe Trust shared the following video on Twitter, providing sign language interpretation.  The video can be viewed here:  https://twitter.com/DeafZimTrust/status/1023560080195825665 

Deaf Zimbabwe Trust produced a video encouraging persons with disabilites to vote on the July 30th, 2018 elections. The video was shared on Twitter and provides step by step instructions on how to vote at polling stations. It can be viewed here: https://twitter.com/DeafZimTrust/status/1022788894692130816 

In preparation of the 2018 elections on July 30th, Deaf Zimbabwe Trust produced a short drama by Deaf Artists on what to expect at polling stations. The video was shared on Twitter and can be viewed here:  https://twitter.com/DeafZimTrust/status/1022797078513307648

In June 2018, the Coalition for Independent Living (CIL), with support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) conducted awareness raising activities with youth with disabilities and their peers on disability-inclusive participation in public life. Activities included a sports day, ...

With support from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), the National Electoral Commission (NEC) in Sierra Leone produced a series of voter education radio messages in preparation of the March 7th, 2018 elections. One of the messages specifically encouraged persons with disabilities to vote. The radio message is available for listening and ...

IFES supported the Timor-Leste National Election Commission (CNE) to produce, film and edit a voter education video titled “Make Sure You Vote” featuring youth athletes encouraging viewers to vote in the May 12 parliamentary elections. The video features a sign language interpreter, making the voter education message accessible for viewers ...

The Cambodian Disabled People's Organisation (CDPO) published a video promoting persons with disabilities to register to vote. An English transcript of the PSA, which is in Khmer is available below.    (Transcript begins)    My name is Mang Kimleap. I’m the Director of Mang Kimleap Massage. Disabled people they are part ...

The Deaf Zimbabwe Trust recorded video messages of young voters who are Deaf to raise awareness about the voter registration process it order to mobilize youth and persons with disabilities to register to vote. A link to the video in Zimbabwean Sign Language on FaceBook is provided, as well as a transcirpt in ...

The Deaf Zimbabwe Trust recorded video messages of young voters who are Deaf to raise awareness about the voter registration process it order to mobilize youth and persons with disabilities to register to vote. A link to the video in Zimbabwean Sign Language on FaceBook is provided, as well as a transcirpt in ...

The General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) and the National Council for the Blind Malaysia (NCBM) published a Malaysian Voter Guide. The document was published with support of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and Australian Aid. The Voter Guide, available in Malay is available to download. 

Have you ever wondered how elections are secured? The United States Election Assitance Commission provides a pamphlet with information on election workers, election night reporting, voter registration, mail ballots, election equipment and more.