Blind voter argues at tribunal hearing that his accessible voting rights were denied

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-05 · by The Canadian Press

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A blind voter named David Lepofsky is arguing before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that Elections Ontario violated his accessible voting rights by not providing adequate means for him to vote independently and privately in previous elections. The complaint, filed over seven years ago, specifically addresses an incident during the 2018 Ontario election where he faced difficulties exercising his right to vote due to accessibility issues.
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In Toronto, a blind accessibility advocate named David Lepofsky is arguing before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal that Elections Ontario failed to ensure he could vote independently and privately during the 2018 Ontario election. This complaint, filed more than seven years ago, centers on accessible voting rights for visually impaired voters. The case highlights ongoing issues in ensuring equal access to voting processes for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing the need for reliable and consistent accommodations to uphold democratic principles.

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Elections Ontario Ontario TORONTO the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal

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David Lepofsky PERSON · 1× Elections Ontario ORG · 1× Ontario GPE · 1× TORONTO GPE · 1× the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal ORG · 1×

Narrative

A hearing before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has begun for a blind accessibility advocate who is arguing Elections Ontario failed to ensure he can consistently and reliably mark, verify and cast his ballot independently and in private.
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A hearing before the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has begun for a blind accessibility advocate who is arguing Elections Ontario failed to ensure he can consistently and reliably mark, verify and cast his ballot independently and in private. asserted
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David Lepofsky filed a human rights complaint more than seven years ago after an incident during the 2018 Ontario election. asserted
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