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"Handicapped or severely ill people must also have a chance to vote."
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Norwegian Helsinki Committee: Election Observation: An Introduction to the Methodology and Organization, para. 6.1

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Election Observation: An Introduction to the Methodology and Organization

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  • Accommodation to vote should be made for voters with special needs, including persons with disabilities.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidacy based on any form of disability.
  • Accommodation to vote should be made for voters with special needs, including eligible voters in hospitals.
  • Methods to facilitate voting may include establishing polling sites in hospitals.
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