MEASURES UNDERTAKEN FOR PARTICIPATION OF DISABLED PEOPLE IN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION IN ARMENIA
ARMENPRESS
APRIL 10, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, APRIL 10, ARMENPRESS: Armenia’s Central Election Commission
(CEC) is carrying out corresponding works for ensuring participation
of people with disabilities in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Chairman of the CEC Tigran Mukuchyan told Armenpress meetings were
held with relevant NGOs and the issues were discussed
The CEC has worked out a manual for people with poor eyesight. The
new web design of CEC has a separate service intended for people with
eyesight problems. It shows the web site with big letters.
The Electoral Commission is also intending to prepare ads relating to
the organization of voting. They will be translated for the people
with hearing problems. After the formation of electoral stations
the CEC will undertake works toward making them available for people
on wheelchairs.
Parliamentary elections in Armenia are scheduled for May 6.
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