The 2011 Canadian federal election will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011. People with disabilities have the right to access.
Letter to the Editor by Canuck Canary.
Elections Canada states that it has amended its legislation so that persons with disabilities have accessibility for voting. Elections Canada in Ottawa will answer request for information and will also direct you to the appropriate local Elections Canada office or your Returning Officer.
You can vote by special ballot, at an advance poll or on polling day. This means you can vote by mail. (The opportunity to vote electronically may also be available.)
As you already know, it’s always been an “interesting” experience trying to vote safely during an election!
You may want to tell your Returning Officer that Environmental Sensitivities is a recognized (non-evident) disability and that a Policy on Environmental Sensitivities exists at the Canadian Human Rights Commission website, as well as research documents on the Medical and Legal Perspective on ES.
The more people with Environmental Sensitivities that call Elections Canada, the more opportunities we have to be recognized and not ostracized in society.
Please take a few minutes to contact Elections Canada so that you can be accommodated during this election.
Elections Canada 1-800-463-6868; in the USA 001-800-514-6868 ; TTY 1-800-361-8935.
Wishing you a safe and successful voting experience in 2011!
Canuck Canary
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