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<p>The Government continues to work with the Cabinet Office chaired Accessibility
of Elections Working Group to make an informed assessment of the most suitable options
to take forward. Work has been undertaken to revise guidance to electoral administrators
and, with input from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), to research
technical solutions which will be further discussed at a dedicated sub-group. Officials
are also due to hold a meeting specifically on this topic with the RNIB shortly.</p><p>The
proposals announced as part of the package around the Queen’s Speech, will bring forward
measures that respond to issues raised in the Government’s response to the 2018 Call
for Evidence on Access to Elections. This will include increasing the range of support
available to voters with disabilities, including sight loss, in polling stations and
allowing a wider range of people (such as carers) to assist disabled voters in polling
stations if needed.</p><p> </p>
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