993: Politicians Try Out Accessible Voting Tech For Visually Impaired People

<div>Enshrined in UK law is the right for, those eligible, to cast their electoral vote independently and in secrecy.<br> <br> </div> <div>However, this is not possible for many blind and partially sighted people due to the inaccessible systems with which we still cast our vote.<br> <br> </div> <div>RNIB Scotland held an event at the Forth Valley Sensory Centre, in Falkirk, where politicians and other decision makers were able to try voting while wearing Sim Specs, which mimic a variety of sight loss conditions.<br> <br> </div> <div>They were also able to try out a Tactile Voting Device and audio candidate list, to make the process more accessible.<br> <br> </div> <div>RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to James Adams, Director of RNIB Scotland, and Jacquie Winning Centre Manager, about the event.<br> <br> </div> <div>We also heard from George Adams MSP and Stephen Kerr MSP who attended the event and tried out the new technology.<br> <br> </div> <div>#RNIBConnect<br> Image: Polling Station sign</div>