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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The 2024 General Election on November 5<sup>th</sup> is fast approaching and there is still time to register to vote for this election. The following information is intended for blind Colorado residents who are US citizens. This message will describe the process for registering to vote in Colorado. We will post more info on accessible voting as we get closer to the election. There are accessible options for both electronic and in-person voting in Colorado.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>As a blind Colorado voter who has used the accessible electronic ballot process for several years, my intention is that the following information will help you find the right links and info. Our NFBCO affiliate has worked hard to ensure that we, the blind, are able to have accessible voting options. Colorado has been a leader in accessible voting in the nation, thanks to a positive partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State office. To the best of my ability, I have specifically referenced and verify directly from the Colorado Secretary of State website. I encourage you tocontact the SOS office if you have questions or need clarification. For general election and voting details, please go to the Colorado Secretary of State Website at:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/main.html<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 for blind voters, Colorado allows eligible voters who are blind or have a print disability to use an accessible electronic ballot. Eligible voters using the accessible electronic ballot may vote from October 11 through 7:00 PM on election Day, November 5th. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Verifying your voter registration status<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>In order to access your electronic ballot, your voter registration information must be up to date. Do this by contacting your county clerk or visiting <a href="https://www.govotecolorado.gov/">www.GoVoteColorado.</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can check your status, sign up for ballot trax,find ballot information (Blue Book), review a sample ballot and verify information such as your mailing address and party affiliation. This website is accessible for blind people using screen reading technology. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext'>Voter Registration<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you are a Colorado resident and are not yet registered to vote in Colorado, here is what you need to know:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Q: Am I eligible to register to vote? <br>A: You are eligible to register to vote if you are a United States citizen; will be at least 18 years old at the time you vote; are a Colorado resident for at least 22 days immediately before the election you intend to vote in; and are not currently serving a term of imprisonment for a felony conviction. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Q: How do I register to vote in Colorado?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: If you have a valid Social Security Number (SSN), Colorado Driver’s License, or Colorado ID card, you can register on line at<a href="https://www.govotecolorado.gov/">www.GoVoteColorado.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please note that there is a checkbox on this website which you have to mark indicating you are not a robot. You will not have to listen to an audio CAPTCHA. If you do not have the above forms of identification, you will need to complete a paper registration form. You can find a list of acceptable forms of identification for Colorado at <a href="https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html">https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/vote/acceptableFormsOfID.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Printable voter registration forms are available on the Secretary of State's website, all county clerk and recorder's offices and any federal post office that provides voter registration application forms. You may drop off, mail, fax, or scan and email your complete and signed form to your county clerk and recorder's office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Q: How do I register to vote in person?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: Registering to vote in-person may be done at a physical office, which includes:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A Colorado Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) office when you apply for a driver's license or Colorado State ID;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Offices that provide public assistance, including offices that provide state funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to people with disabilities (including the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation);<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Any federal, state, or local government office or any nongovernment office that chooses to provide voter registration service or applications;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A voter service and polling center; or.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A voter registration drive.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Q: What is the voter registration deadline?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: Voters may register through Election Day. Please note that how you register to vote will impact how you receive your ballot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To receive your ballot by mail:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register to vote or update your voter registration online at <a href="file:///C:/Users/julia/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/RVUTLH4W/www.GoVoteColorado.gov">www.GoVoteColorado.gov</a> through the 8th day before Election Day;<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Submit an application through the mail, at a voter registration agency, or at a local driver's license examination facility through the 8th day before Election Day; or<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Submit an application through a voter registration drive no later than 22 days before Election Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you miss the above deadlines, you may register in-person at a voter service and polling center in your county through Election Day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Since eligible voters who use the accessible electronic ballot do not need a printed ballot, we have sent an inquiry to the election commission to clarify this timing. More info will be sent out as soon as we have a response.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A: A list of county election offices and a list of contact information for your county clerk (pdf document) is found at this link:<br><a href="https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.html">https://www.coloradosos.gov/pubs/elections/Resources/CountyElectionOffices.html</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You can also find a list with contact information at <a href="http://www.govotecolorado.gov">www.govotecolorado.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You may also contact the Secretary of State's office <br>Phone: 303-894-2200 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Email: <a href="mailto:State.ElectionDivision@coloradosos.gov">State.ElectionDivision@coloradosos.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Go Vote Colorado! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'> Julia Zanon<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'>Member of the Aurora Chapter of the NFB<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>