Colorado - El Paso County
Program Title
Parternship with Independence Center to support voting accessibility
Program Summary
In 2016, the elections department partnered with the Independence Center a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting independent living for the disabled community in the county to improve voting accessibility. This included:
Hosting an open house for the community to practice on accessible voting machines prior to the 2016 Presidential Election.
Coordinating with the Independence Center to provide disability etiquette training to over 200 election judges for the 2016 Primary and the Presidential Election.
Using the Independence Center as a voter service and polling center (VSPC) during the 2016 Presidential Election, which provided those with disabilities the opportunity to register and vote in a highly accessible center. The center had ASL interpreters on hand, and is also outfitted with several architectural features that facilitate better mobility for a range of disabilities.
Over 450 individuals voted at the Independence Center during the Presidential Election.
Hosting an open house for the community to practice on accessible voting machines prior to the 2016 Presidential Election.
Coordinating with the Independence Center to provide disability etiquette training to over 200 election judges for the 2016 Primary and the Presidential Election.
Using the Independence Center as a voter service and polling center (VSPC) during the 2016 Presidential Election, which provided those with disabilities the opportunity to register and vote in a highly accessible center. The center had ASL interpreters on hand, and is also outfitted with several architectural features that facilitate better mobility for a range of disabilities.
Over 450 individuals voted at the Independence Center during the Presidential Election.