Inclusion in democracy requires electoral participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The traditional polling station voting may physically, logistically, and informationally limit access and turnout to this group of people. The home voting, which has also been called absentee home-based and mobile ballot voting, has also become a significant institutional response to these issues. The current research examines the effects of home voting on the voter turnout among persons with disabilities through a quantitative research method. The survey research design was cross-sectional, relying on the data collected concerning 300 voter disability. Data analysis was performed using the descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis and the correlation to determine the relationship between home voting accessibility and electoral participation. The results indicate that home voting access increases the chances of voting participation especially among people with mobility problems and excessive functional disability. The research concludes that home voting systems can be effectively institutionalized to enhance inclusion in elections, though its successful use will demand better awareness campaigns, easier eligibility processes, and effective application of supportive technologies.
Akshay Rushindar Jawle (Wed,) studied this question.