Gene, interesting. So in IL what would they do if you were a third party member? I'm a registered Libertarian so not part of the big 2. I am in california though, I suspect that we have some sort of accessibility requirement.
Thanks for the info.----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene" <gsasner@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:47 PMSubject: [accesscomp] Re: question about voting and elections? (blind related)
What assistance is available is probably regulated by state law. In Illinois, one worker from each party accompanies the blind person into the booth. However, depending on whather accessible voting machines are available in California, you may not need any assistance except, perhaps, in learning how to work the machine. I'd suggest calling the board of elections or whatever it may be called or an advocacy group such as NFB or ACB in your area to get information. Whatever agencies for the blind exist in your area may have information as well.Gene----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Granados" <gsgranados@xxxxxxxxxxx>To: <accesscomp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:21 PM Subject: [accesscomp] question about voting and elections? (blind related)This is probably a n00by question but I've never run in to this before and it just came up in a conversation.I've always had a family friend in the booth with me during the election to assist with the voting process. This year I'm not going to have that option. What's the best way for me to vote as independently as possible. Should I just have someone help me fill out ahead of time and vote via mail or is there assistance at the polling place or what's the process? Any pointers would be appreciated.Thanks Scott
