Where Access and Voting Count

Access the Vote Florida’s (ATVFL) mission is to increase political participation of disability communities while also engaging candidates and the media on disability issues.

Position Statement

Even though voting is considered one of our most basic rights, voters with disabilities can often find casting a ballot challenging.

The Issues

Recommendations

Remote Accessible Vote-By -Mail Return, which would allow voters to return their ballot electronically. This technology exists and is already used in 11 states. Additionally, variations on electronic return have been successfully utilized for decades by military and overseas voters.

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The use of Special Needs shelter registries in all 67 counties to add an option for transportation to poll sites for in-person voting for individuals who are considered transportation disadvantaged. Additional solutions could be: Fare-free election days, temporary service changes/extended service hours, maps and wayfinding assistance in accessible formats, and direct coordination with election authorities.

Provide effective communication and ADA services, support, and accommodations trainings for all legislators and legislative staff. Improved signage and directions, using a Universal Design model with designated and easily identifiable state/house “hosts” throughout the building.

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ATVFL Coalition Goals for 2025