REPORT ON

ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT
OF POLLING PLACES
June 11, 2014
The Bayl eaf
LEGAL MANDATE
ON ACCESSIBILITY
B.P. 344 (1983): Made mandatory the installation of ramps, sidewalks, railings and
other structural features that will enhance mobility of disabled persons during the
construction or renovation of buildings for public use, educational institutions, airports,
shopping centers, public parking places and public utilities.
R.A. 7277 (1992): The national and local government shall allocate funds for the
provision of architectural or structural features for disabled persons in government
buildings and facilities. (Sec. 25)
LEGAL MANDATE
ON POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
1987 Philippine Constitution: The Congress shall also design a procedure for
the disabled x x x to vote without the assistance of other persons. Until then, they
shall be allowed to vote under existing laws and such rules as the COMELEC may
promulgate. (Art. V, Sec. 2[2])
R.A. 7277: Polling places should be made accessible to disabled persons during
national or local elections. (Sec. 29, 2nd par.)
R.A. 10366 (2013)
ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT SITES
Task
Identify cities or municipalities (towns) with highest PWD population per region (DSWD
National)
Choose among the top 5 towns (DSWD National)
Audit top 10 barangays with the highest PWD population in the selected 17 towns
ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT SITES
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
ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT SITES
Visayas
VI - Cadiz, Negros Occidental
VII - Cebu City **
VIII - Catarman, Northern Samar
ACCESSIBILITY AUDIT SITES
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
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)
Did you vote in this voting center?
Yes
38%
No
62%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
Number of Classrooms used for
Voting
1-5
26%
6-10
23%
>10
51%
National
Total 1-5 6-10 >10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
1-5 6-10 >10
No. of storey(s) of the smallest
structure
1
82%
2
9%
3
6%
4
3%
National
Total 1 2 3 4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
1 2 3 4
During elections, this voting
center is accessible to PWD voters
by means of public transportation.
Yes
91%
No
8%
Don't Know
1%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
PWD voters can reach their specific
polling place other than by
walking/wheelchair (e.g. motorbike).
Yes
86%
No
14%
National
Yes No
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
There are designated parking
spaces for PWDs.
Yes
24%
No
76%
National
Yes No
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The pathway from the main entrance
of the voting center to the polling
place is smooth and paved.
Yes
55%
No
45%
National
Yes No
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
In areas which are elevated or
going down, the voting center has
ramp/s for wheelchair-users.
Yes
26%
No
59%
N/A
15%
National
Yes No N/A
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No N/A
The ramp/s are sturdy.
Yes
21%
No
35%
N/A
44%
National
Yes No N/A
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No N/A
The ramp/s have railings on the
side.
Yes
21%
No
40%
N/A
39%
National
Yes No N/A
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No N/A
The hallways are sufficiently wide
for wheelchair-users.
Yes
62%
No
38%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
There are places suitable as
waiting areas for PWDs within the
voting center.
Yes
56%
No
44%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The voting center has PWD-
friendly toilet facilities.
Yes
22%
No
78%
National
Yes No
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The voting center is well-lit.
Yes
72%
No
28%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
There are no overhead
obstacles/signages to the polling
place.
Yes
62%
No
38%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
During the last elections, there
was a polling place specifically
designated for PWDs.
Yes
8%
No
87%
Don't Know
5%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
The polling place for PWDs is
located at the ground level.
Yes
66%
No
34%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The entrance (doorway) to the
polling place is flat and not
elevated.
Yes
56%
No
44%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The doors leading to the polling
places are sufficiently wide for
wheelchair-users (at least 36).
Yes
66%
No
34%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The polling center is spacious.
Yes
86%
No
14%
National
Yes No
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
The tables and desks used for
voting are sufficient in height and
legroom.
Yes
63%
No
37%
National
Yes No
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No
During the last elections, there
were sufficient signages leading to
ones polling place.
Yes
46%
No
42%
Don't Know
12%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
During the last elections, there
were sufficient signages to assist
PWDs.
Yes
27%
No
61%
DK
12%
National
Yes No DK
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
During the last elections, there
were sufficient signages about
voting assistors.
Yes
40%
No
51%
Don't Know
9%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
During the last elections, there was a
Special Board of Election Inspectors
(SBEI) designated for this voting
center.
Yes
26%
No
62%
Don't Know
12%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
During the last elections, sign
language interpreters were on hand
to assist hearing/speech-impaired
PWDs.
Yes
3%
No
77%
DK
20%
National
Yes No DK
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
There are sign language
interpreters in this barangay.
Yes
8%
No
64%
Don't Know
28%
National
Yes No Don't Know
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
NCR Luzon Visayas Mindanao
Yes No Don't Know
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
(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
(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
(SIGNAGES)
Put signages to easily locate PWDs polling precincts
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
(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 Accessibility Law
TAP PDAO barangay level for the registration and updating of PWD records
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
THANK YOU!