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Polls Apart 2005 - campaigning for accessible democracy

UK Polling Stations Results

1778 Surveys were returned from the UK

Questions Yes No
Is the polling station less than 1 mile from where you live?
1243 people answered this question
83.3%
1036
16.7%
207
Is there designated parking for disabled voters close to the polling station?
1712 people answered this question
38.5%
659
61.5%
1053
Is there level access into the polling station?
1725 people answered this question
59.7%
1030
40.3%
695
If there is a ramp to improve access is it appropriately designed?
1239 people answered this question
63.8%
791
36.2%
448
Is there level access inside the polling station and can a disabled person move around easily and safely?
1714 people answered this question
87.3%
1497
12.7%
217
Is there a low-level polling booth?
1666 people answered this question
65.4%
1089
34.6%
577
Is there a large print version of the ballot paper on display?
1598 people answered this question
70.5%
1127
29.5%
471
Is there a tactile voting device to help visually impaired voters vote independently?
1479 people answered this question
68.1%
1007
31.9%
472
Is the polling station well-lit?
1721 people answered this question
87.1%
1499
12.9%
222
Are polling station staff helpful and friendly?
1719 people answered this question
95.9%
1649
4.1%
70

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