2024 - Winner for Best Practices for Improving Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities

Floyd County Elections, in partnership with the Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living, hosted a town hall focused on educating voters with disabilities about their rights and accessible voting options. The event featured current accessible voting systems. Staff also provided information on county and state policies that support accessible voting, including the use of poll worker pins indicating language proficiencies, including American Sign Language (ASL). The program was cost-effective, using existing county resources, equipment, and personnel. The initiative effectively highlighted practices already in place, demonstrating that similar programs could be replicated with minimal expense. The event had a strong turnout and helped voters become familiar with the voting process. It also provided the staff with valuable insight into the specific needs of voters with disabilities.