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"The Human Rights Council, (…) 7. Encourages all States to take appropriate measures to promote, with the participation of persons with disabilities, the design, development, production and distribution of information and communications technology and systems, including assistive and adaptive technologies, that are accessible to persons with disabilities."
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UNHRC: Resolution 38/7 on the Promotion, Protection and Enjoyment of Human Rights on the Internet, para. 7Summaries
- Voting procedures, facilities, and materials should be appropriate, accessible, and easy to use for persons with disabilities.
- States should take steps to ensure access to information for persons with disabilities without additional cost.
- Accommodation to vote should be made for voters with special needs, including persons with disabilities.
- Measures to support participation by persons with disabilities should be developped in consultation with the civil society, including disabled persons organizations.