Nearly 75% of voters in Geneva on Sunday approved an amendment of the cantonal constitution, endorsing a decision taken by the cantonal parliament earlier this year, according to official final resultsExternal link.
About 1,200 citizens will be able to benefit from the new regulations to participate in the political decision-making process both at cantonal and local level.
About 14,000 citizens across Switzerland have a legal guardian because of a severe mental or physical disability. However, they are excluded from votes and elections.
People under guardianship can request their political rights in three of the country’s 26 cantons.
Opponents have warned that third parties could take unfair advantage by voting for a disabled person.
Several European countries, including neighbouring France, Italy and Austria, as well as Britain and Spain, grant disabled people their full political rights, according to the Inclusion Handicap interest group.
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Public broadcaster to increase disabled-friendly content
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The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) has agreed to increase its offerings for a visually and hearing impaired audience.
Deaf Swiss demand political information in sign language
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Voting pamphlets and explanations of federal bills should be available online in sign language, says the Swiss Federation for the Deaf.
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