Community and Citizen Participation

Voting

Elections Canada provides information and services to help people with disabilities vote. Services include:

• special ballots
• help with marking ballots
• accessible polling station
• mobile polling stations
• information in alternative formats
• voting template
• interpreters, on request
• open- and closed-captioned video tapes

For more information:

1 800 463-6868
TTY: 1 800 361-8935
www.elections.ca

Becoming a Canadian citizen

If you are applying for Canadian citizenship, you can get study materials in alternative formats (audio version, large print or Braille). You can also get assistance during the citizenship process if you have a visual, learning or hearing disability. Contact Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

1 888 242-2100
TTY: 1 888 576-8502
www.cic.gc.ca

Support for organizations

The Government of Canada supports organizations that advance the interests of people with disabilities. Also, there are many government publications for people with disabilities, professionals, caregivers and others interested in disability issues. To find out more:

1 800 O-Canada (1 800 622-6232)
TTY: 1 800 926-9105
servicecanada.gc.ca Click on "I am: A Person With a Disability" and click on "Publications" in the top menu bar.