Countries unprepared for voters with disabilities, says report
Member states have made significant inroads on accessibility since the 2019 EU elections but remain a long way from ensure equal participation for voters with disabilities, according to a report by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published this week. All 27 EU member states have signed and ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aimed at promoting, protecting and ensuring full and equal human rights for all persons with disabilities. Under the convention, member states should guarantee that elections are designed and conducted considering different ...