Voting Accessibility

Georgia’s Secretary of State: Front-line Leadership in Helping Veterans Vote

As the EAC wraps up our observance of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we spoke to Marine Corps Reserve Capt. Matt Mallalieu, Military Liaison for Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp, about Secretary Kemp’s commitment to helping active duty service members and veterans across the Peach State.

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Crunching the Numbers to Help Voters with Disabilities and Election Officials

As the EAC wraps up our July series on the recognition of innovations in election accessibility, we caught up with Professors Lisa Schur and Douglas Kruse of Rutgers University. They recently issued a report entitled, “Disability and Turnout in the 2016 Election.” As in their past reports, the findings are invaluable additions of ways to improve the voting process for people with disabilities.

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Voting Accessibility

Accessing Democracy: Washington State’s Website Team Empowers Voters with Disabilities

During July, as the EAC continues to highlight election innovations in accessibility, we caught up with Washington State’s Lori Augino, Director of Elections for the Office of the Secretary of State.

Friday, July 21, 2017

Voting Accessibility

Listening to Voters with Disabilities

Today, I would like to share a voting story we received from Sharon. As you will read below, although Sharon was eventually able to cast her ballot, she went to great lengths to make it happen. No one should have to face the difficulties that Sharon did to exercise their right to vote.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017