Accessibility support for voters with disabilities and older voters

Who this is for

A voter with a disability, an older voter, or someone helping a voter plan for polling day.

Before you start

Check the ECI Saksham information and your state or district election office for arrangements at the specific polling station. Local election notices may add details.

Key points

• ECI describes polling-station facilities such as ramps, wheelchairs, help, accessible information, and priority arrangements. The specific service available can vary by place and election.
• Do not assume an optional service or home-voting arrangement applies automatically. Check the current election notice and contact the local election office.

What to prepare

• Your electoral-roll and polling-station details.
• If using an app or requesting a specific service, provide information only through the official ECI channel and follow its current eligibility instructions.

Steps

1. Search the official roll and identify your polling station.
2. Open ECI’s Saksham page or app listing to see the official accessibility options and current request process.
3. Contact your state/district election office or polling support contact to confirm the facility for your assigned station and how to request it.
4. On polling day, ask staff for the available ramp, wheelchair, queue, volunteer, or communication support. If the facility is missing, raise it with the presiding officer or official complaint route.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Assuming a listed national facility is guaranteed at every polling station in the same form.
• Waiting until arrival to discover how to request a service that needs advance coordination.
• Sharing health or disability documents on an unofficial website.

Short answers

If something goes wrong

• If a facility is not available, tell the polling staff and use the official district election contact or grievance route.
• For app access problems, use the official ECI contact information; this site cannot submit a request for you.
• Ask a trusted person to help read the official options, but keep your vote choice private.