Accessibility

Frequently Asked Questions Related to Accessibility

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Q: My municipality has less than 7,500 people. Do I still need accessible voting equipment? A: Yes, every polling place, no matter the size, must have accessible voting equipment set up and available for use by voters when the polls open on Election Day. Some types of voting equipment serve as an...

Accessibility Reminders for the February 16, 2021

Monday, February 8, 2021

1. Make a plan for snow and ice removal at your polling place. All parking spaces and pathways, especially accessible parking spaces and accessible pathways, must be clear of ice and snow prior to the open of polls. Prepare additional plans in case it snows on Election Day to plan for periodic snow...

Top 5 Accessibility Considerations with COVID-19

Friday, July 31, 2020

1. Many voters with disabilities or elderly voters may rely on curbside voting. Solution: Curbside voting is required by law for any voter who cannot enter the polling place due to a disability. The Commission believes that individuals who are immunocompromised or have symptoms of COVID-19 are...

State Your Name and Address Requirement Changes and Polling Place Accessibility

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Accommodation for the State Your Name and Address Requirement The 2019 Wisconsin Act 48 was signed into law on November 22, 2019 amending the requirement for a voter to state their name and address if they are unable to do so. The law allows voters to have poll workers or assistors of their choosing...

AVC Edge

Overview: The AVC Edge is a touchscreen voting machine. Voters can use the touch screen to vote and cast their ballot. Headphones and a tactile keypad are available for voters who require an audio ballot. The AVC Edge should be placed on an ADA-compliant table or stand so that a voter in a wheelchair can use a forward or side approach to access the machine.

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Accessible Voting Equipment

The Help America Vote Act of 2002 mandates that accessible voting equipment be available at every polling place so that all individuals have the opportunity to vote independently. The following accessible voting systems are currently approved for use in Wisconsin:

Polling Place Accessibility “Quick-Fix Guide”

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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