EAC - Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Name : | Christopher J. Dodd
Organization : | U.S. Senate
Post Date : | 9/30/2005
Section Comments
Section : | 6.8.3.5
Page no. : | 6-41
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Comment : | This section states that "If the normal voting procedure includes VVPAT, the accessible voting station should provide features that enable voters who are blind to perform this verification." The disability accessibility requirements of HAVA are non-discretionary. Since VVPAT falls within the definition of a 'voting system" under HAVA, and the VVSG, such voting system must provide access to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired. The Commission should change the word "should," to "shall" to conform to the statutory requirements and should add a reference to the alternatives language requirements of HAVA, pursuant to provisions of the Voting Rights Act.