2025 - Winner for Best Practices for Improving Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities

The Santa Fe County Clerks Office launched a three-part accessibility initiative. First, the Accessible Voting in Santa Fe County website features American Sign Language videos explaining in-person voting and available accommodations. Second, detailed site guides for each voting location provide photos and clear directions from parking to entry. Third, a Disability Access Advisory Board, established in 2025, ensures improvements are guided by lived experience and identifies potential gaps. Together, these tools help voters plan ahead and reduce uncertainty. For election officials, the program improves consistency, reduces last-minute issues, and creates a feedback loop to identify and address barriers.