Recorded live at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, this episode features a practical and timely conversation with Immacolata ‘Mac’ Bollella of Electoral Commission South Australia, focusing on accessible and independent voting options for people with disability.

With a state election than approaching, Mac explained how telephone assisted voting works and why it is an important option for people who are blind, have low vision, or have a motor impairment. Mac walked through the process step by step, from registering and receiving a secure key number to casting a confidential vote with the support of trained electoral officials.

The discussion also covered early voting, pre‑poll centres, and how voters could prepare in advance by learning about candidates, preferences and ballot papers. Mac highlighted the accessibility features of the Electoral Commission website, including screen reader support, candidate lists and interactive practice voting tools designed to help people feel confident before voting.

This conversation reinforced the importance of accessible democratic participation and encouraged eligible voters to take up the services available to them. By using inclusive voting options, listeners could help ensure these services continue to be offered and improved in future elections.

Recorded live at the ATSA Independent Living Expo in Adelaide, this episode features a practical and timely conversation with Immacolata &lsquo;Mac&rsquo; Bollella of Electoral Commission South Australia, focusing on accessible and independent voting options for people with disability.
With a state election than approaching, Mac explained how telephone assisted voting works and why it is an important option for people who are blind, have low vision, or have a motor impairment. Mac walked through the process step by step, from registering and receiving a secure key number to casting a confidential vote with the support of trained electoral officials.
The discussion also covered early voting, pre‑poll centres, and how voters could prepare in advance by learning about candidates, preferences and ballot papers. Mac highlighted the accessibility features of the Electoral Commission website, including screen reader support, candidate lists and interactive practice voting tools designed to help people feel confident before voting.
This conversation reinforced the importance of accessible democratic participation and encouraged eligible voters to take up the services available to them. By using inclusive voting options, listeners could help ensure these services continue to be offered and improved in future elections.

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Vision Australia Radio Interview Highlights shares a range of discussions initially broadcasted on our print disability radio network. Vision Australia Radio podcasts are accessible on all major podcast apps.
Remember to like, subscribe and share. 
Learn more: <a href="http://www.varadio.org">www.varadio.org</a> 
Get in touch: call Vision Australia on 1300 84 74 66 or email <a href="mailto:radio@visionaustralia.org">radio@visionaustralia.org</a> 
Vision Australia Radio is a licensed community broadcaster and operates in accordance with the <a href="http://radio.visionaustralia.org/about-us/community-broadcasting-codes-of-practice">Community Broadcasting Codes of Practice</a> and <a href="https://www.rph.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/FINAL_RPH-Australia-Protocol_2019.docx">RPH Protocols</a>.

Immacolata ‘Mac’ Bollella, Manager Communication and Engagement at Electoral Commission South Australia

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