Good Afternoon
We are working with the RNIB to hold an accessible voting and device demonstration workshop for local blind and partially sighted people. We are holding it on Monday 23rd March in the Committee room at Causeway House. If you know of any appropriate local community groups who might be interested in attending the workshop and to give us feedback on their voting experiences, or want to display this on your notice board that would be great. Thank you!
Braintree District Council – RNIB Workship
What:
BRAINTREE: Accessible Voting Workshop and Device Demonstration Day for Blind & Partially Sighted Residents
When:
1pm-4pm, Monday 23rd March
Where:
Braintree District Council, Causeway House, Braintree, Essex CM7 9HB
Help make voting more accessible for blind and partially sighted people in Braintree and beyond. RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind people) research showed that at the last General Election only a quarter of blind people could vote independently and in secret, and that 73 per cent of blind and partially sighted voters did not even know that they could request reasonable adjustments to enable them to vote. Accessible voting solutions are out there but not enough people know about them. On Monday 23rd March, Braintree District Council’s Electoral Services team is working with RNIB to hold an accessible voting and device demonstration workshop for local blind and partially sighted people. Come along to share your past voting experiences, learn how to request reasonable adjustments and accessible voting solutions, find out what provision will be available for the next election, and try out some devices that could help you to vote independently and in secret. There will be County Elections in Braintree on Thursday 7 May 2026, so this is a great opportunity to help Braintree District Council to improve accessibility for the next time you vote.
Timings on the Day:
1-1.15pm Arrival and welcome with tea and coffee
1.15pm-4pm Accessible Voting Workshop
For more information or to book your place at the event, please contact:
Braintree Elections Team
Lucy Bray
Electoral Services Officer
Phone: 01376 557760