Elections NB offers a variety of options for voters with physical or cognitive disabilities, to vote and mark a ballot.
An elector may use their personal assistive communication device such as an e-reader or magnifying app to assist them during voting. They may also have a support worker; family member; or friend help them. They can also ask an election official at their voting place to assist them.
Elections NB makes every effort to find returning offices and voting places that are accessible to everyone.
In New Brunswick, you can vote at your assigned polling station or any returning office.
Your voter information card will indicate if your polling station has level access.
If level-access is not available, you can request curbside voting, allowing you to vote from your vehicle.
Additional polls are held at nursing homes, special care homes, and extended care units of some hospitals.
Contact the returning office to find out if your facility is going to have an additional poll.
If you can’t vote in person, you can request to vote by mail.
1. Complete the online application.
a. Application for provincial election
b. Application for local government application
2. A mail-in voting kit will be sent to you by mail.
3. Mark and send your ballot back by mail or courier.
Your ballot must arrive at the returning office no later than 8 p.m. on election day.
You are responsible for the cost to return your ballot.
Learn more about voting by mail
Braille ballots are only available during provincial elections.
A braille ballot template, list of candidates and instruction sheet are available at all polling stations.
Assistive technology is available to help you mark your ballot only available at returning offices.
Magnifiers are provided at all returning offices and polling stations.
Using this method of voting, you are able to listen to the names of all of the candidates and select your choice using the braille controller. Your marked ballot will be printed into a secrecy sleeve. It can then be inserted in the tabulation machine.
Ideal for electors that are blind, have low vision, or have difficulty reading.
Using this method of voting, you are able to listen to the names of all of the candidates and select your choice using the paddles. Your marked ballot will be printed into a secrecy sleeve. It can then be inserted in the tabulation machine.
Ideal for electors with limited mobility.
Using this method of voting, you are able to listen to the names of all of the candidates and select your choice by sipping or puffing. Your marked ballot will be printed into a secrecy sleeve. It can then be inserted in the tabulation machine.
Ideal for electors with limited mobility. The device can be easily mounted on a table or wheelchair.
Pocket talkers are designed for electors with hearing difficulties but who do not have a hearing aid. These amplifiers are portable and can be used in one-to-one interactions with our election officials.
Magnifiers are provided at all returning offices and polling stations.
Sign language support is available by appointment only during advance voting and on election day.
Contact New Brunswick Deaf & Hard of Hearing to make your appointment:
Phone: 1-506-633-0599
Email: [email protected]
Voters can bring an interpreter with them if they do not speak English or French.
