*Common, Easy to Fix Barriers to Disability AccessBarriers to access can often be remedied at little or no cost

Many counties have developed creative solutions to barriers

*DRW 2010 Election Accessibility Survey2010 Primary Election Early Voting Period

21 Counties surveyed

Plan to survey remaining counties during General Election Early Voting Period

*RecommendationsNotice of ElectionAccessible ParkingSignageRoute of TravelDoorsVoter Information PostingsOutreach

*Notice of ElectionNotify voters that an election is being conducted during the 20 days prior to Election Day

Use website, mailings, voice message, and election staff to inform voters

*Notice of ElectionWebsite Post notice of election on website throughout early voting period

State dates, hours, location where the AVUs are available

Post on opening screen of website (dont bury information related to early voting esp. during the 20 days while it is available)

*Notice of ElectionInformation in mailed ballot regarding AVUs and in-person early voting

Simple wording

Large print

Provide time and location of AVUs

*Notice of ElectionVoice messageDuring each day of early voting, state that in-person accessible voting is availableState times available and locationRefer to another extension for more information Refer to website for more information

*Notice of ElectionElection Staff

Ensure all staff know it is an early voting election day

Make sure staff are available to assist voter with AVU

*Accessible Parking Clear signage and bold paint job indicating accessible parking

*Accessible ParkingCheck signage

Monitor availability of parking

Signage indicating availability of voting

*SignageVote Here and accessible parking signage indicating both accessible parking spot and accessible voting center

*SignageTemporary signs during election day

Signs at parking, entrance, and route indicating path to AVU location

Dont block access with sign!

*Announcing Election Day during early voting periodPutting out large, bold-colored vote here signs during the early voting period will help inform voters of the availability of early voting

*Signage for pathwayInfo on accessible voting in Spanish & English Sign indicates AVU is available Signage during early voting period

*Clearly mark the path to voteSigns with large font in bold colors and arrows pointing toward the elections centers provide easy to understand directions for voters

*Route of TravelWatch out for seasonal changes in accessibility (plant growth, fallen leaves, wet/icy spots)Monitor for tools, construction materials left by workersOffice supply boxes, dumpsters, anything that can move can block access!

*Route of TravelObstacles:Loose rug someonecould trip overPlant overgrowth

*Ashtray narrows pathwayAshtray in the accessible route makes the pathway too narrow for a person in a wheelchair to get passed

*Hallway obstructionsPlacing an object on the floor beneath the protrusion will make the obstruction apparent to a person using a cane

*Voter Information PostingsComplaint process must be visible Tables can obstruct accessSignage must be visible from wheelchair Large print

*Voter Information PostingsMonitor postings at all election sitesVoting poster on top of the piano may not be visible to a person using a wheelchair

*DoorsHeavy doors can bea barrier to access for someLowering the resistance on doors helps make them more accessible

*OutreachConsider accessibility at candidate forums

Bring AVUs to voters

Provide opportunities to use AVUs at public events