Request your voting reasonable adjustments

Download the template notification letter depending on which audio-tactile device is most suitable for you. There are sections in the letter for you to edit so please read it before copying and pasting into an email or printing out.  

Then use the Electoral Commission's website linked below to find your local Electoral Services or Returning Officer contact information. You will find the email address or postal address to send the letter to. 

We would appreciate you letting us know if you are requesting an adjustment as this will help us with our ongoing research and policy. Please email us at [email protected]

If you need any help, you can contact us at 0303 123 9999 or at [email protected]

Step 1: Download and edit the letter that's right for you

Option 1: Audio-tactile device: the McGonagle Reader (MGR)

This is an audio-tactile device with an integrated audio player. It consists of a plastic template that fits on to the ballot paper to enable blind and partially sighted people to locate the voting boxes. Our research and reports show that this is the best solution currently available.

Option 2: Lonsdale audio and tactile device package

This package consists of an audio player and a tactile cardboard template overlay for the ballot paper. The audio device is loaded with an audio recording of the ballot paper and the tactile template enables the voter to locate and navigate between the voting boxes.

Option 3: Audio device

Audio device with tactile buttons that works in conjunction with the Tactile Voting Device (TVD).

NB. Guidance has also been issued to polling station staff to make it clear that mobile phone apps (such as Seeing AI which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to read out printed text) or video magnifying devices can be used by blind and partially sighted people to vote as a reasonable adjustment.

Step 2: Find your local electoral services’ contact information

Use the Electoral Commission's website (this will open in a new window) to find the email address or postal address to send your notification request letter to. You can also phone if you'd prefer.