F. Voting Area
Typical Issues
The accessible voting area must be on an accessible route and have an accessible entrance and adequate circulation and maneuvering space for voters who use wheelchairs or scooters or who walk with mobility aids.
An accessible route must connect the accessible building entrance to the accessible voting area, which includes voter check-in and the location of the accessible voting machines. The survey should also identify any protruding objects (wall mounted or overhead) along the circulation route to voter check-in and the voting area.
Notes:
1. Accessible route connects the building entrance with the voting area, including voter check-in and accessible voting machine.
2. Accessible door or doorway to voting area
3. Turning space at accessible voting machine
4. Blinds closed on windows behind check-in so voters who read lips can communicate with the voting staff.
Voting Area Checklist
1. Is there an accessible entrance to the voting area?
Yes _____ No _____
2. Within the voting area, is adequate space available on the accessible level for check-in tables, a voting demonstration area (if provided), and at least one accessible voting station?
Yes _____ No _____
3. Is the voting area free of objects that protrude from the side more than 4 inches into the route with the bottom of the object more than 27 inches above the floor? [ADA Stds. 4.4]
Note: These objects may be wall mounted or free standing. Items to check include wall-mounted fire extinguishers, light fixtures, coat hooks, shelves, and display cases.
Yes _____ No _____
4 Is the voting area free of overhead objects that voters may pass under with the bottom edge lower than 80 inches above the floor?
Yes _____ No _____
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