[Colorado-Talk] Colorado Accessible Voting Machine Info

Tue Jan 9 02:47:35 UTC 2024

Hi,
On the accessible voting machines, is there a way to turn the screen
off so that individuals in the room (including the elections official)
cannot see the screen so you can vote privately?

I know in New Mexico we had this feature and I sure valued it because
the machines never fit in a cubby with sides roofs and backs on it for
privacy. They were just out in the middle of the room.

Yolanda

On 1/7/24, Julia Zanon via Colorado-Talk <colorado-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Greetings all!
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> This is one of several informational email messages hosted by the Aurora
> Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado to help you
> prepare for the 2024 elections.  This email covers Colorado election dates
> and voter registration. Most of this information has been obtained directly
> from the Colorado Secretary of State website at
> <https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml>
> https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml
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> This website is screen reader accessible.
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> The Aurora Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Colorado is
> offering this information to encourage blind citizens of Colorado to fully
> participate in our democratic process and  choose the leaders who represent
> us and our ideas.
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> Election Dates
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> 2024 is a Presidential election year. The General Election will be on
> Tuesday, November 5. Before then, there will be two primary elections in
> which Colorado voters pick the candidates who will  appear on the November
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> ballot. In Colorado, the Presidential Primary Election is on Tuesday,
> March
> 5. This is when Colorado voters will pick which Presidential candidates
> will
> be on the November ballot. There will be another primary election on June
> 25, in which Colorado voters will pick the candidates for offices other
> than
> President that will appear on the November 5 ballot.
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> For all registered voters, Colorado has universal mail in voting, and paper
> ballots are  mailed to registered voters within 22 days of an election.
> Since paper ballots are not accessible to blind and print-disabled voters,
> Colorado allows eligible voters to use an accessible electronic ballot. We
> will cover electronic voting in a follow up email.
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> Registering to Vote
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> If you already are a registered voter in Colorado, you can check your
> status, sign up for ballot trax,find ballot information (Blue Book) and
> verify information such as your mailing address and party affiliation. This
> website is accessible for blind people using screen reading technology. The
> web address is
> <https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml>
> https://www.coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/olvr/findVoterReg.xhtml
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> If you are not yet registered to vote in Colorado, here is what you need to
> know:
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> Q: Am I eligible to register to vote?
> A: You are eligible to register to vote if you:
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> *                   Are a United States citizen
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> *                   Are 16 years old, but you must be at least 18 to vote
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> an election
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> *                   Are a Colorado resident for at least 22 days
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> before the election you intend to vote in
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> *                   Are not currently serving a term of imprisonment for a
> felony conviction
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> Q: How do I register to vote?
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> A: You may register online at
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>  <http://www.GoVoteColorado.gov> www.GoVoteColorado.gov
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> This website is accessible using screen reading technology. The on-line
> registration portal requires either a valid Social Security number, a
> Colorado state issued identification card number or a valid Colorado
> Driver's License number. People should not be put off by the CAPTCHA
> protection which appears on these pages. There is a checkbox which you have
> to mark indicating you are not a robot. You will not have to listen to an
> audio CAPTCHA.
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> Q: What if I have an acceptable alternative form of identification or want
> to register with a paper application?
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> A: Printable PDF  voter registration forms are available on the Secretary
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> State's website. These forms are mostly accessible using screen reading
> technology. Paper forms are also available from the county clerk and
> recorder's office and any federal post office that provides voter
> registration applications. You may then mail, fax, or scan and email your
> complete and signed form to your county clerk and recorder's office.
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> You can also register to vote in-person. Registering to vote in-person may
> be done at a physical office, which includes:
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> *        A Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle office when you apply for a
> driver's license or state ID card;
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> *        Offices that provide public assistance, including offices that
> provide state funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to
> persons with disabilities. If you are a Colorado DVR participant, your
> rehabilitation counselor will have voter registration applications and can
> help you register;
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> *        Any federal, state, or local government office or any
> nongovernment
> office that chooses to provide voter registration service or applications;
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> *        A voter service and polling center.
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> Q: If I don't have a Colorado driver's license, Colorado ID card, or social
> security number, may I still register to vote?
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> A:  Yes. An applicant who is qualified to vote in this state but does not
> have a driver's license, state-issued identification card, or social
> security number may still register to vote. In such cases, the person may
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> required to provide an acceptable form of identification. A list of
> acceptable forms of identification can be found at
> <http://www.govotecolorado.gov> www.govotecolorado.gov.
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> Q: How will I know if my registration was processed?
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> A: If you are registering to vote for the first time in the state of
> Colorado, your application will be processed within 2 weeks. Approximately
> 20 days after your county clerk and recorder receives your registration
> form, you will receive an official information card by mail.
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> Q: What information will I receive by email?
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> A: By choosing to receive election information by email, you may receive
> information about upcoming election activities and other election
> correspondence by email from your county clerk and recorder. But ballots
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> some mailings will still be sent by regular mail. Under Colorado law, your
> email address is protected. It will not be shared with anyone.
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> Q: Will my information be publicly available?
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> A: Some of the information you provide on this form is public information
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> required by law. Your social security number, state identification  number,
> month and day of birth, signature, and email are confidential. You may be
> eligible to keep more of your voter information private. For details
> contact
> your county clerk and recorder.
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> Q: What if I have more questions? How do I find the location and contact
> info for my county election office and county clerk/recorder?
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> A: A list of county election offices and a list of contact information for
> your county clerk (pdf document)  is found at this link:
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> <https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.
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> https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.h
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> You can also find a list with contact information at
> <http://www.govotecolorado.gov> www.govotecolorado.gov.
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> You may also contact the Secretary of State's office
> Phone: 303-894-2200
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> Email:    <mailto:State.ElectionDivision at coloradosos.gov>
> State.ElectionDivision at coloradosos.gov
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> Go Vote Colorado!
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> Julia Zanon
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