2004 - 2005
A Study on Improvement of Accessibility of Election System for People with Disabilities
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research(基盤研究(C)) 基盤研究(C)
- Grant number
- 16530365
- Japan Grant Number (JGN)
- JP16530365
- Authorship
- Collaborating Investigator(s) (not designated on Grant-in-Aid)
- Grant amount
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- (Total)
- 3,700,000 Japanese Yen
- (Direct funding)
- 3,700,000 Japanese Yen
- (Indirect funding)
- 0 Japanese Yen
- Grant type
- Competitive
1. Research on accessibility of electionFY 2004 : (1) The field investigation on e-voting in Niimi showed that although the disabled voters were satisfied with the utility of the system, accommodation in accessibility wasn't widely achieved.FY 2005 : By the investigation above and the similar investigation in Yokkaichi, the followings were found. (1) Elder people's anxiety about writing was dissolved. Non-Braille users and people with learning difficulties could vote. (2) In both cases, disabled people had no opportunity to participate in the process of introducing the system and choosing the equipment. The investigations also suggested a discrepancy between the accommodation and the needs, (3) high demand for system reliability, (4) the necessity to improve the equipment and (5) of the law for the third-party attestation and a minimum accessibility.2. Research on integrated assistive systemFY 2004 : (1) An analysis of the questionnaire done after a mock e-voting, the round-table discussion by the barrier-free specialists, and (2) the investigation in Niimi confirmed the minimum accessibility of the system. They also suggested some usability problems to the diverse disabled population, the necessity of accessibility evaluation methodology, and legal adjustments to secure accommodation.FY 2005 : The investigation in Yokkaichi suggested the followings. (1) It is difficult to get election information in Braille. (2) With voting assistance, people with learning difficulties can participate. The overall assist plan is necessary in order to promote more participation.3. Research on election and town-planningFY 2004 : The analysis of participatory workshop for a barrier-free town suggested that in order to ensure a voting environment, it is necessary to understand the barriers disabled encountered by people through a simulation experience.FY 2005 : The investigation in Yokkaichi suggested that although more polling stations become barrier-free, it is hard to use the nearest small-scale assembly halls.
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- Grant number : 16530365
- Japan Grant Number (JGN) : JP16530365