DEAF, Inc. Vote: VOTE ACCESS

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Hello Community!

We DeafBlind, Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened have our rights to vote.

How does accessibility work?

The ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act has made it clear that all people with disabilities have the right to vote and make sure that all voting places are accessible so you can mark your ballot privately and independently.

If you have children with you, you are allowed to bring them into the booth with you.

If you need assistance with voting, either due to disability or due to an inability to read your ballot, you may choose any person who you trust like a family member, friend, or an interpreter to accompany you into the booth to assist you. You have the right to pick who as long as this person is not their employer, representative of their union, or a candidate on the ballot.

If you prefer to mark your ballot independently, you may use the AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminal, which is available in every polling place. This machine magnify your ballot, and assists you in marking your ballot.

If you do not want to use the AutoMARK and you didn’t bring anyone with you to assist you, you may also ask for the assistance of two poll workers in marking your ballot.

All voting places are required to provide accessible voting equipment and support to ensure you can vote privately and independently if you choose.

For more information, check your local election office or department. You have until Election Day to contact them and learn how to prepare to vote.

Now you are ready to vote?