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Learning Series on Disability-Inclusive Election Technology

Recent years have brought a wealth of opportunities for using technology to support electoral procedures. The growth of new technologies and the creative use of established technologies offer innovative ways for election management bodies (EMBs) to engage with voters, observers, journalists, election officials, and civil society. As a result of this technological boom, EMBs worldwide are increasingly exploring technology-based solutions for the administration of the electoral process. However, as they use new technology systems, the implications of these platforms or tools for persons with disabilities are frequently overlooked.