In preparation for the December 7 general elections, visually impaired voters in the Ashanti Region have been trained on how to use the Tactile Jacket voting method.Typically, all voters aim to cast their ballots privately and independently, but this has often been a challenge for those with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments.

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To address this, the Electoral Commission conducted a training session at the Asokore Mampong District Office over the weekend.Isaac Obeng, a participant, expressed his appreciation for the initiative, saying it would help maintain the confidentiality of his vote on election day.“For instance, if you want to vote for the third person, just count from the top two down. So top one, two, three and you count one, two, three.

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So as you see the dots are three, then you move to your right side, where you see the box.“So after you are done locating the box, then you can print and you put your hand on the box so that you can thumbprint there.”The Electoral Commission organizes training sessions to equip beneficiaries with the required skills before election day.

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This initiative is particularly praiseworthy for visually impaired voters, as it enables them to cast their votes independently and privately.

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