Disabled people have the right to vote independently and in secret - and local authorities have a legal duty to make sure they can do this. There are minimum access requirements that must be in place at polling stations, and people who may have difficulties voting are also entitled to ask for help from staff.
Disabled parking - if parking is available at the venue, then spaces must be reserved for disabled voters. Other equipment that could be available Some local authorities go above and beyond minimum requirements with equipment that makes it easier for disabled people to vote, Ms Gunn said. This might include audio devices that read out candidates' names, a hearing induction loop and easy read posters.
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