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Disabilities Rights Information:
Special Services for Voters with Disabilities or Voters 65 Years of Age and Older

Our Goal for Voters with Special Needs

The Travis County Clerk's Office is committed to conducting free and fair elections, executing proper procedures, and providing for accurate and timely election results. We firmly believe it is our duty to treat each voter with respect and dignity. We believe in creating a "safe haven" for voters so that they can exercise their right to vote in a polling place with a non-intimidating, supportive environment. We believe in making all polling places fully accessible including the pathway to the polling place, and seeking input from the community to assure that accessibility. Most importantly, we believe that all voters have the right to cast their ballot independently and in secret. To that end, we pledge our continuing efforts.

To meet these goals, Travis County’s efforts include:

offering eSlate voting equipment and a system of electronic voting that meets disability standards as prescribed by the Texas Secretary of State and Federal Help America Vote Act requirements
working to ensure that 100 percent of all polling locations are accessible in accordance with standards set forth by the United States Department of Justice
providing education and training to election workers on methods to best assist voters with disabilities and voters 65 years of age and older
providing voter outreach through demonstrations and educational materials.

Voters seeking additional information or wishing to provide feedback about accessibilty issues should contact Kim Dilling in the Travis County Elections Divison at 854-4996.

Last Modified: Friday, October 30, 2009 3:16 PM