Perach Israel: Mock ballots ready for 200 residents
A rehabilitation village in Israel has established a practice polling station to help adults with disabilities prepare for the October 27 Knesset election.
By Luca Harrison ·
Perach Israel has opened a mock polling station at its rehabilitation village to train residents for the upcoming vote.
The initiative involves more than 200 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who live at the facility. They are practicing how to cast ballots before the October 27 Knesset election.
Staff members have set up a voting booth, envelopes, and ballot slips inside the village. They guide residents through the steps of selecting a candidate and placing the slip in an envelope. This mirrors the procedure used at official polling stations across the country.
Moshe Stein, CEO of Perach Israel, described the exercise as part of a daily routine for decision-making. "The right to choose is part of everyday life in our village," Stein said. He noted that residents practice making choices regarding clothing and free time to improve their quality of life.
The practice sessions are designed to reduce uncertainty for eligible voters. They allow participants to learn the practical aspects of voting in a familiar setting before joining the rest of the electorate on Tuesday.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
