2005 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
A Study on Improvement of Accessibility of Election System for People with Disabilities
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16530365
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Social welfare and social work studies
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| Research Institution | The University of Tokyo |
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Principal Investigator |
MURATA Takuji The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Specially Appointed Research Associate, 先端科学技術研究センター, 科学技術振興特任教員(特任助手) (40345153)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
FUKUSHIMA Satoshi The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Associate Professor, 先端科学技術研究センター, 助教授 (50285079)
NAKANO Yasushi The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Specially Appointed Professor, 先端科学技術研究センター, 科学技術振興特任教員(特任教授) (60207850)
IFUKUBE Tohru The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Professor, 先端科学技術研究センター, 教授 (70002102)
ONISHI Takashi The University of Tokyo, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Professor, 先端科学技術研究センター, 教授 (80143824)
KARITA Tomonori Ehime University, Department of Education, Lecturer, 教育学部, 講師 (40363189)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2004 – 2005
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| Keywords | election / accessibility / electronic voting or e-voting / disability / assistance / barrier-free / town-planning / law |
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| Research Abstract |
1. Research on accessibility of election
FY 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 system
FY 2004 : (1) An analysis of the questionnaire done after a mock e-voting, the round-table discu
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ssion 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-planning
FY 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. Less
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Research Products
(10 results)
