[Ct-nfb] Fwd: Voters Rights for 2016 National Election

Jim McCollum j.mccollum64 at comcast.net
Sun Oct 30 20:49:51 UTC 2016


Thanks for the update, Elizabeth. 
I'm very happy to see the enthusiasm that that the members of NFB of CT are bringing to this important issue. 


Jim McCollum
Legislative Co-ordinator
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
j.mccollum64 at comcast.net
860-581-0430
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> On Oct 30, 2016, at 4:32 PM, Elizabeth Greenwood via CT-NFB <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Jim
> 
> I'd wanted to  pass this along that Norwalk had a deminstration of  the voting machine  and how it works  and   how they have ti set up ois real nice. ON a nice wheeled cart with the printer o nthe bottom yes it is a tablet with a decent sized screen and the  audio  key pad is a screw box  with a big sized  pad  . If one has their own  headphones and want to bring them  they will work as I  carry mine in my bag  and  worked, but if one doesn't  they do use  wipes and  disposasble  ear pads too. T odo the audio  it does take a little bit of time as because of it being read, but  if use the touch screen  not hat long and is all  confidential  and was  impressed wit hit.
> 
> Some time  either  towards the end of the  week or weekend  will be ding it i nBridgeport  I believe  a mawaiting upon that one  as that  too  are thinking of  incorporating it  with  speaking  to  someonethere in Bridgeport  as the Mayor or  one of the senators as that  is being worked on and will let yo uknow of it.
> 
> Thanks and take care
> 
> Elizabeth
> ________________________________________
> From: CT-NFB [ct-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org] on behalf of Jim McCollum via CT-NFB [ct-nfb at nfbnet.org]
> Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2016 11:49 AM
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> Cc: Jim McCollum
> Subject: [Ct-nfb] Fwd: Voters Rights for 2016 National Election
> 
> Hello, all. I thought I'd forward this FYI.
> As long as the  poll workers have the information they need, I'm optimistic that we'll be fine on election day.
> Let's all get out and make our voices heard!
> 
> 
> Jim McCollum
> Legislative Co-ordinator
> National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
> j.mccollum64 at comcast.net<mailto:j.mccollum64 at comcast.net>
> 860-581-0430
> Sent from my iPhone
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> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: Mary Silverberg <marysilverfox at gmail.com<mailto:marysilverfox at gmail.com>>
> Date: October 30, 2016 at 11:37:01 AM EDT
> To: "personal.edward at gmail.com<mailto:personal.edward at gmail.com>" <personal.edward at gmail.com<mailto:personal.edward at gmail.com>>, Jim McCollum <j.mccollum64 at comcast.net<mailto:j.mccollum64 at comcast.net>>
> Subject: Fwd: Voters Rights for 2016 National Election
> 
> FYI, for circulation if you wish.   Mary
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Andrea Giudice <dawgmawm at gmail.com<mailto:dawgmawm at gmail.com>>
> Date: Sun, Oct 30, 2016 at 11:31 AM
> Subject: Voters Rights for 2016 National Election
> To: Andrea Giudice <dawgmawm at gmail.com<mailto:dawgmawm at gmail.com>>
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> This is from a few days ago but still important and relevant information
> Andrea
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 5:19 pm
> Subject: Voters Rights for 2016 National Election
> 
> October 25, 2016
> Greetings,
> With only two weeks to go until Election Day, Americans are preparing to
> take to the polling booths and exercise our right and duty as citizens.
> Equal access is a critical issue we face at voting precincts around the
> country, an issue that National Public Radio (NPR) focused on this past
> Monday during All Things Considered. The segment, which can be heard here
> <http://www.npr.org/2016/10/24/499177544/disabled-voters-fight-for-more-acce
> ssible-polling-places , echoed the concerns of many within our own
> community, and it's important for state affiliates to stay in the foreground
> during the election process. Below are some resources we found useful for
> advocates working on election issues, and we hope you will find them useful
> as well. Additionally, please feel free to contact me with any issues or
> concerns that arise leading to or during Election Day.
> RevUp!
> http://www.aapd.com/our-focus/voting/
> The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPAID) has been
> engaging voters with disabilities through their RevUp initiative. Work has
> included voter registration drives, and they are now focused on ways to make
> sure Americans with disabilities are able to get out and vote on Election
> Day. They, along with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL),
> have also published their presidential candidates' questionnaire, which
> outlines both political parties' positions on disability issues.
> 
> Election Protection
> http://www.866ourvote.org/
> The Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights Under Law has launched a voter hotline
> and resource page called Election Protection. Working with groups like the
> National Disability Rights Network (NDRN), Election Protection will have
> advocates in key locations around the country, assuring that voting is
> accessible for all Americans. They have also set up a toll-free voting
> hotline for when issues arise: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
> 
> 
> Voter's Rights Card
> The U.S. Election Assistance Commission developed an accessible card to
> provide voters with disabilities information about their federal voting
> rights. As voters with disabilities prepare to cast their ballots, this card
> aims to help them this fall and beyond. The card is written in plain
> language and includes a QR code. It is available in two versions: 1) wallet
> size, and 2) Braille and large print. Requests can be made to Pat Leahy:
> pleahy at eac.gov<mailto:pleahy at eac.gov>
> (301) 563-3953<tel:%28301%29%20563-3953>.
> 
> 
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