The City of North Bay says it is committed to making the municipal election accessible to all citizens by providing services that respect the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities.
In addition to providing voters with the option to vote by proxy, the City Clerk’s office will also provide accessible ballot-marking devices for independent voting at all advance polls. The Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) offers multiple ways for voters to interact and make choices on the ballot: directly on the touch screen, the keypad (includes braille), Sip-N-Puff device, and audio headphones.
Chair of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee Nora Long says, “On behalf of MAAC, we would like to express our gratitude for being included, and invited to participate in a project as important as the ability to choose our political leaders. I can only imagine how members of our community must feel as the barriers are removed at the voting poles. This barrier-free environment provides inclusion for our community with the accessibility to participate in such an important event.”
Election Day is Monday, October 22 and advance polls will be held at the following locations:
Memorial Gardens – 100 Chippewa Street West
- October 3 10:00am – 3:00pm
- October 4Â 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- October 5Â 10:00am – 3:00pm
- October 6Â 10:00am – 3:00pm
Castle Arms II – 480 Olive Street
- October 10 10:00am – 3:00pm
P.H.A.R.A – 280 Oakwood Avenue
- October 11 10:00am – 3:00pm
Place Richelieu – 340 Lakeshore Drive
- October 12 10:00am – 3:00pm
