Laura
08-10-2010, 03:42 PM
CIDNY hosts New Voting System Demonstration for Deaf Voters
On June 23rd, CIDNY provided American Sign Language interpreters at a voting demonstration at Tanya Towers, a residence that primarily serves people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Nearly 30 voters received instructions through ASL as they used the Ballot Marking Device and scanned their paper ballots. They were able to communicate with elections staff and practice voting as often as they needed to feel confident that they will know what to do when they go to the polls to vote this fall. To request an on-site demonstration for your organization or find places to practice before Election Day, visit the NYC BOE’s new voting system website.
NEWS
Lawsuit seeks an end to inaccessible polling sites for NYC’s disabled voters
A lawsuit filed July 26th, on the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, seeks an end to New York’s systemic failure to provide access to polling sites for disabled voters. Brought by United Spinal Association and Disabled in Action, the suit refers to findings from recent poll site accessibility surveys conducted by CIDNY. For more information, read the Daily News article and the press release.
On June 23rd, CIDNY provided American Sign Language interpreters at a voting demonstration at Tanya Towers, a residence that primarily serves people who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Nearly 30 voters received instructions through ASL as they used the Ballot Marking Device and scanned their paper ballots. They were able to communicate with elections staff and practice voting as often as they needed to feel confident that they will know what to do when they go to the polls to vote this fall. To request an on-site demonstration for your organization or find places to practice before Election Day, visit the NYC BOE’s new voting system website.
NEWS
Lawsuit seeks an end to inaccessible polling sites for NYC’s disabled voters
A lawsuit filed July 26th, on the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, seeks an end to New York’s systemic failure to provide access to polling sites for disabled voters. Brought by United Spinal Association and Disabled in Action, the suit refers to findings from recent poll site accessibility surveys conducted by CIDNY. For more information, read the Daily News article and the press release.