S2 Ep1724: Support For Blind & Partially Sighted Voters For May 7th 2026 Elections

About this episode

The episode discusses the support available for blind and partially sighted voters in the upcoming 2026 UK elections.

If you'reblind or partially sighted and voting in the 2026 UK elections, there are various pieces of assistive technology, and staff support, on offer to help you cast your vote independently and in secret. There are differences around the UK, so what can you expect? RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to RNIB to find out what you are entitled to. If you’d like more info on what’s available to help you vote, accessibly, go to www.rnib.org.uk and search for voting. You can also call your local council offices or RNIB’s Helpline on 0303 123 9999. #RNIBConnect Image Shows RNIB Connect Radio Logo, White Background, RNIB In Bold Black Letters, A Solid Pink Line Below With Connect Radio Underneath

People in this episode

Host: Allan Russell

Topics covered

• voting assistance
• blind voters
• partially sighted voters
• UK elections
• assistive technology
• independent voting

Keywords

• blind voting
• assistive technology
• voting support
• RNIB
• UK elections
• independent voting
• voter assistance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RNIB, RNIB’s Helpline, local council offices

Places: UK

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