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Election Access. Virginia Atkinson. EMBs, DPOs, CSOs, national human rights institutions, political parties 135 countries Twin-track approach Hiring. Election Access Working Group Proposal and work plan checklist Simulations Manual ElectionAccess.org. Good Practice – the Philippines.
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Election Access Virginia Atkinson
EMBs, DPOs, CSOs, national human rights institutions, political parties • 135 countries • Twin-track approach • Hiring
Election Access Working Group • Proposal and work plan checklist • Simulations • Manual • ElectionAccess.org
Good Practice – the Philippines Designated Commissioner Registration in shopping malls Type of accommodation included in registration form Inter-agency network conducted access audits of polling centers Changed election law to align with Article 12 of the CRPD
Association of Southeast Asian Nations General Election Network for Disability Access Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam
United Kingdom Access to Elected Office Fund covers: • Transport (if you have difficulty using public transport) • Sign language interpreter • Extra travel or accommodation costs for a care-giver