What is phone assisted voting?
Phone assisted voting is done by using the telephone keypad and automated interactive voice response technology. Phone assisted voting is a secure form of voting. Phone voters will only be identified by a secret PIN and Voting ID. This ensures the anonymity of the voter.
Phone assisted voting is a two-stage process:
1. Apply to vote by phone
2. Vote by phone
Who can vote by phone?
Phone assisted voting is available to enrolled electors who:
• are visually impaired
• have some other physical impairment, or
• have reading difficulties.
Phone assisted voting is only available to people who meet the eligibility criteria.