Accessibility in provincial elections

We have adopted the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s (AODA) four core principles as part of our continued commitment to identify, prevent and remove access barriers so that persons with disabilities can fully participate in the electoral process. 

All voting locations are inspected for accessibility using our Site Accessibility Standards that include requirements under the AODA’s Design of Public Spaces Standard and the Ontario Building Code. 

Returning office and voting location information will be available through Voter Information Service for the Kitchener Centre by-election on November 30.

A provincial by-election has been called for Kitchener Centre. Election day is November 30. Below you will find information about the accessible services we offer. If you require further assistance, please contact the returning office.

Kitchener Centre by-election returning office information:

Address: 201-260 King Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1B6

Phone: 1.833.515.3353

Election officials are trained in accessible customer service to show respect for persons with disabilities by allowing them to make their own choices in accessing the tools and services required to successfully navigate through the voting process in the same or similar way as all voters.

• Curbside voting where the ballot is brought outside the voting location by an election official. To request curbside voting, please contact your returning office.
• Support persons to assist the voter with communication, mobility, personal care for medical needs and/or accessing goods, services or facilities. 

• Guide dogs or service animals under the constant care and control of the voter. 
• Mobile phones and/or devices voters use as an accessibility tool. 
• Magnifiers and ballot templates with braille numbering and cut outs for voter use.

American Sign Language (ASL) and Langues des Signes Québécoise (LSQ) Interpreters and Intervenors are booked by the voter and billed directly to us.

• ASL and LSQ Interpreters booked and billed through Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). 

• ASL and LSQ Intervenors booked and billed through CHS in Northern Ontario and CNIB DeafBlind Community Services in Western and Eastern Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area.

• Canadian Hearing Services – Interpreting and Translation Services

  • phone: 1.866.518.0000

  • tty: 1.877.215.9530

  • email: interpreting@chs.ca

• CNIB DeafBlind Community Services

  • phone: 613.324.2680
  • email: jessica.white@deafblindservices.ca

Braille requests

You can request a voter information card or a Notice to Voters in braille.

• Requests for braille voter information cards which contain information about when and where to vote must be received by November 22. 
• Requests for braille Notice to Voters which contain the full list of candidates must be received by November 23.

You can request these braille items by:

• Email: info@elections.on.ca
• Phone: 1.888.668.8683

A provincial by-election has been called for Kitchener Centre. Election day is November 30.

For election day on November 30, you can use our Voter Information Service to find your returning office contact information and learn more about the following options if you are unable to go to a voting location:

• Vote by mail – submit a Vote by Mail application.
• Vote by home visit – arrange a home visit.
• Vote while in hospital – arrange temporary voting. Please note that voting in hospitals is not available during a by-election
• Transfer to a more accessible voting location - request a transfer to another voting location that better meets your accessibility needs. The request must be made before election day at the returning office.

A provincial by-election has been called for Kitchener Centre. Election day is November 30. Returning office and voting location information is available through Voter Information Service.

Assistive voting technology lets voters listen to their ballot choices and cast their ballot secretly and independently. 

Voters can use Assistive Voting Technology from the first day of advance voting until 6 PM (Eastern Time) the day before election day, or by appointment on election day. Walk-in requests to use the technology will be accommodated, where possible.

Voters can choose between three controller options to make their selection:

• Audio tactile interface: the controller has audio directions, and features large raised buttons, bright colours and braille inscriptions. 
• Paddles: the paddles can be pressed using hands, feet, or elbows to vote.

• Sip and puff technology: the device allows voters to mark their ballot by "sipping" (inhaling) or "puffing" (exhaling) into a straw.

A provincial by-election has been called for Kitchener Centre. Election day is November 30.

Get personalized election information with our mobile app! 

Download the Elections Ontario app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account to access the following for election day on November 30:

• A scannable version of your voter information card

• A full list of your voting locations and dates  
• Customizable election notifications 
• A list of candidates for your electoral district

The app has been designed to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and is compatible with various assistive technologies.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Elections Ontario must have a Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and yearly Status Updates that identify the steps we are taking to comply with requirements under the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.

Learn more about our commitment to accessibility in our 2022-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and the Status Updates below:

We work to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines. All PDFs on our website are accessible.

Requests for accessible formats and communication supports are provided or arranged for in a timely manner that considers the person’s accessibility needs.

Should you require assistance with our website, or want to provide general feedback, please contact us in one of the following ways:

• email:  info@elections.on.ca

• phone:  1-888-668-8683

• TTY: 1-888-292-2312

• fax: 1-866-714-2809

• mail: Elections Ontario, 26 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 2H4
• in person at 26 Prince Andrew Place, Toronto

All questions and feedback will be processed within 24 hours.