Voting

Voting is a fundamental part of democracy. Federal and state laws exist that protect this right for people with disabilities, such as the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). HAVA grants money to states to improve voting systems for all voters, to improve voting place and equipment accessibility for people with disabilities, and requires states to establish an administrative procedure to hear complaints and resolve grievances about voting rights violations. This section provides more information about HAVA and voter rights and assistance for people with disabilities.

Voting Topics

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Voting Rights
• Voter Rights and Assistance
• Help With Voter Rights and Assistance
• Individuals with Disabilities and Voting: The Glancy Consent Order
• Resources for the 2008 general election:
• OLRS Voter Alert: Is Your Polling Place Accessible?
• Resources from the 2008 primary election:
• Register to Vote - Frequently Asked Questions
• Voting by Absentee Ballot
• OLRS Quarterly Newsletter - Special Edition on Voting

Links to Other Voting Resources

The following are links to other resources and organizations that may be of assistance to people with disabilities. The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) attempts to verify that the links referenced are helpful for people with disabilities to find the resources needed to advocate for their needs. However, OLRS does not guarantee that the information provided within the destination link is accurate or right for the particular needs of the person. Once you follow a link away from the OLRS Web site, refer to that site's privacy policy and disclaimer statements.

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• ADA Checklist for Polling Places
• Election Assistance Commission
• Election Center
• Election Protection 365
• League of Women Voters
• League of Women Voters - Vote411.org
• National Disability Rights Network - Voting
• National Federation of the Blind - Nonvisual Election Technology
• Ohio Secretary of State - Voter Information Guide
• Ohio Secretary of State - Your Vote Counts
• U.S. Access Board - Voting and Polling Place Accessibility
• U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division - Voting Section

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