accessibility audit of polling places

8/12/2019 Accessibility Audit of Polling Places

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REPORT O

ACCESSIBILITY AUOF POLLING PLAC

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LEGAL MANDATE

ON ACCESSIBILITY

B.P. 344 (1983): Made mandatory the installation of ramps, sidewalks, raili

other structural features that will enhance mobility of disabled persons during

construction or renovation of buildings for public use, educational institutions

shopping centers, public parking places and public utilities.

R.A. 7277 (1992): The national and local government shall allocate funds fo

provision of architectural or structural features for disabled persons in goverbuildings and facilities. (Sec. 25)


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LEGAL MANDATE

ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

1987 Philippine Constitution: The Congress shall also design a proce

the disabled x x x to vote without the assistance of other persons. Until

shall be allowed to vote under existing laws and such rules as the COME

promulgate. (Art. V, Sec. 2[2])

R.A. 7277: Polling places should be made accessible to disabled perso

national or local elections. (Sec. 29, 2nd par.)

R.A. 10366 (2013)


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ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT SITES

Task

Identify cities or municipalities (towns) with highest PWD population per region

National)

Choose among the top 5 towns (DSWD National)

Audit top 10 barangays with the highest PWD population in the selected 17 town


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Luzon

I - Alaminos, Pangasinan

II - Cauayan, Isabela

CAR - Baguio City

III - Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija

IVA - Antipolo, Rizal

IVB - San Jose, Occidental Mindoro *

V - Sorsogon, Sorsogon


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Visayas

VI - Cadiz, Negros Occidental

VII - Cebu City **

VIII - Catarman, Northern Samar


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Mindanao

IX - Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

X - Cagayan de Oro City

XI - Davao City

XII - Cotabato, Maguindanao

XIII - Butuan, Agusan del Norte

ARMM - Marawi, Lanao del Sur


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PARTNERS

GOVERNMENT

DepEd (Alaminos & Baguio)

COMELEC (San Jose & Cadiz)

LGU/CSWD (Cabanatuan & Dapitan)

CSO

DPO (Antipolo & Butuan)

NGOs: KKP-SIO (Cagayan de Oro), MinCODE (Davao) & GVSP (Cebu)

SAC (Sorsogon & Catarman)

FAN

TAF/Partners (Marawi & Cotabato)

ULAN (Cauayan, Cebu & Quezon City)


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Did you vote in this vo

Yes38%

No62%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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Number of ClassroomsVoting

1-526%

6-1023%

>1051%

National

Total 1-5 6-10 >10

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

NCR Luzon V

1-5 6-10 >10


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No. of storey(s) of thestructure

182%

29%

36%

43%

National

Total 1 2 3 4

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

NCR Luzon V

1 2 3 4


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During elections, this vcenter is accessible toby means of public tra

Yes91%

No8%

Don't Know1%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn


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PWD voters can reach thpolling place other than walking/wheelchair (e.g

Yes86%

No

14%

National

Yes No

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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There are designated pspaces for PWDs.

Yes24%

No76%

National

Yes No

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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The pathway from the mof the voting center to tplace is smooth and pave

Yes55%

No45%

National

Yes No

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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In areas which are elevgoing down, the votingramp/s for wheelchair

Yes26%

No59%

N/A15%

National

Yes No N/A

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

NCR Luzon V

Yes No N/A


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The ramp/s are sturdy

Yes21%

No35%

N/A44%

National

Yes No N/A

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

NCR Luzon V

Yes No N/A


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The ramp/s have railinside.

Yes21%

No40%

N/A39%

National

Yes No N/A

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NCR Luzon V

Yes No N/A


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The hallways are sufficfor wheelchair-users.

Yes62%

No38%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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There are places suitawaiting areas for PWDvoting center.

Yes56%

No44%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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The voting center is w

Yes72%

No28%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

NCR Luzon V

Yes No

Th h d


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There are no overheadobstacles/signages to tplace.

Yes62%

No38%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

NCR Luzon V

Yes No

D i th l t l ti


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During the last electiowas a polling place spedesignated for PWDs.Yes

8%

No87%

Don't Know5%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn


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The polling place for Plocated at the ground

Yes66%

No34%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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The entrance (doorwa


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The entrance (doorwapolling place is flat anelevated.

Yes56%

No44%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

NCR Luzon V

Yes No

The doors leading to t


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The doors leading to tplaces are sufficientlywheelchair-users (at le

Yes66%

No34%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

NCR Luzon V

Yes No


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The polling center is s

Yes86%

No

14%

National

Yes No

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

NCR Luzon V

Yes No

The tables and desks u


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The tables and desks uvoting are sufficient inlegroom.

Yes63%

No

37%

National

Yes No

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

NCR Luzon V

Yes No

During the last electio


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During the last electiowere sufficient signageones polling place.

Yes46%

No42%

Don't Know12%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn



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During the last electiowere sufficient signagPWDs.

Yes27%

No61%

DK12%

National

Yes No DK

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn



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During the last electiowere sufficient signagvoting assistors.

Yes40%

No51%

Don't Know9%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn

During the last electionsS i l B d f El ti


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Special Board of Election(SBEI) designated for thicenter.

Yes26%

No62%

Don't Know12%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn

During the last electionsl i t t


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language interpreters wto assist hearing/speechPWDs.

Yes3%

No77%

DK20%

National

Yes No DK

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn

There are sign languag


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There are sign languaginterpreters in this bar

Yes8%

No64%

Don't Know28%

National

Yes No Don't Know

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

45

50

NCR Luzon V

Yes No Don't Kn

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(INFRASTRUCTURE/PHYSICAL)

PWD toilet facilities

Repair pathways

Sturdy ramps and railings

Hallways suitable for wheelchair-users

Widen precinct doors

Well-lit rooms

Well-ventilated rooms

Repair electrical facilities

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(SUPPORT SERVICES)

Disseminate information 3 months before the elections

Designate Special Board of Elections Inspectors

Separate room for PWDs with ramps and railings

Provide name list of PWDs in every voting center

Special election date for PWDs

Provide standby wheelchair, cane and crutches

Provide utility vehicles

Assign sign language interpreters

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(SUPPORT SERVICES)

Voter assistors for PWDs

Priority lanes

Provide BEIs with the list of registered PWDs voters

Enough source of potable water

Set-up mobile clinics

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(SIGNAGES)

Put signages to easily locate PWDs polling precincts

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(FACILITIES)

Use tables and chairs with sufficient legroom/height

Designate parking spaces for PWDs

Designate waiting areas

Set-up mobile toilets

Limit seats in every precinct (maximum 10)

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(OTHERS)

Government to allocate funds for rehabilitation of school facilities

During canvassing brief and limit number of supporters

Immediate release of BEIs honorarium

Implementation of BP 344

All contractors of physical plant facilities should be implement the Accessibil

TAP PDAO barangay level for the registration and updating of PWD records

RECOMMENDATIONS


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RECOMMENDATIONS(OTHERS)

Train BEIs on proper handling of PWDs and basic sign language skills

Equal distribution of senior citizen voters in all precincts

Ensure that voters lists are complete

Provide transportation services during the return of ballot boxes


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THANK YOU!

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