New Mexico - Santa Fe County Clerk's Office
Program Title
Going Above and Beyond: ADA Compliance and Accessibility
Program Summary
The Santa Fe County Clerk's Office prioritizes accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure equal access to all voters. Statutory requirements, such as wheelchair accessibility and voting machines for visually impaired voters, are met, but the office goes further to enhance accessibility. Drive-up absentee ballot drop boxes and a fully accessible website have been installed, while every poll worker's training includes Disability Rights New Mexico-approved ADA assistance training.
The office has surveyed every polling site, making adjustments for compliance and improved accessibility, such as larger text on signage, QR codes for website access, and additional ADA parking spaces and privacy booths. These efforts have quadrupled throughput at the busiest sites, meaning voters are in and out more quickly, and individuals with mobility challenges are not burdened by waiting in line. County Clerk Katharine Clark recognizes the right of every voter to participate fully in the democratic process, and the office's provision of accessible polling sites, privacy booths, and drive-up absentee ballot drop boxes make it easier for individuals with disabilities to exercise their right to vote.
The office has surveyed every polling site, making adjustments for compliance and improved accessibility, such as larger text on signage, QR codes for website access, and additional ADA parking spaces and privacy booths. These efforts have quadrupled throughput at the busiest sites, meaning voters are in and out more quickly, and individuals with mobility challenges are not burdened by waiting in line. County Clerk Katharine Clark recognizes the right of every voter to participate fully in the democratic process, and the office's provision of accessible polling sites, privacy booths, and drive-up absentee ballot drop boxes make it easier for individuals with disabilities to exercise their right to vote.