As Election Day nears, election officials in Columbia, S.C. are working to ensure that voters with disabilities have full access to the voting process. These voters may receive assistance at polling places, where they can choose someone to help them cast their ballot, as long as they are not an employer, employer’s agent, or party officer. Poll managers are prepared to provide printed instructions for voters who are deaf or hard of hearing.
To further assist voters with disabilities, polling places are expected to have accessible parking, curb cuts, ramps, and other accommodations to ensure that everyone can easily access the voting location. Additionally, voters who are unable to physically enter a polling place or stand in line due to a disability or age can request to vote from their vehicle through curbside voting, even if they do not have a disability parking placard.
It is important for all voters to be aware of these options in order to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in the upcoming election. By providing accessible and accommodating measures at polling places, election officials in Columbia are working to make the voting process as inclusive as possible for all citizens.
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