ADA Guidelines Released for Voting

This information was released to us by Jasper County Clerk Amy Tarr, but you can check with the County Clerk in your county of residence for similar information.

Notice is hereby given of the availability of registration and voting aids under the Federal Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, of the availability of assistance in marking the ballot, procedures for voting by vote by mail ballot and procedures for voting early by personal appearance. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), early and Election Day voting sites offer handicap entrance, wheelchair accessible voting booths, and voting equipment. When using the voting equipment, you can choose to have the ballot displayed on a large-print screen or read to you through headphones. You can customize the font size, screen contrast, volume, and speed of speech. Privately, you use the touch-screen feature or arrow keys to navigate through the ballot choices and make selections unassisted. If you have difficulty physically entering either the early or Election Day voting site, you may want to take advantage of the voting by mail option. The County Clerk’s office will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. except for holidays. For more information call the Jasper County Clerk and Recorder, Amy Tarr at 618-783-3124.

Again, check with the County Clerk in your county of residence for similar assistance.