<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Hello, Rich and all. </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">The touch screen is not the only option. You have a choice between a touch screen and a keypad. Also, voters will be provided with headphones. If this works as intended, it will not take any rights away from anyone. </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Have a nice day. </div><div id="AppleMailSignature"><br><br>Jim McCollum<div>Legislative Co-ordinator</div><div>National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut</div><div><a href="mailto:j.mccollum64@comcast.net">j.mccollum64@comcast.net</a></div><div>860-581-0430</div><div>Sent from my iPhone</div></div><div><br>On Oct 6, 2016, at 7:13 AM, Richard McGaffin via Ct-nfb <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:14px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37295">Good morning all, <br></div><div><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37335" dir="ltr">This tablet thing is a joke. I use an amazon fire tablet with voice accessibility which freezes constantly by switching to a tablet, I believe they've taken the vote from the blind, so I want to thank those who've taken this away from me and all other blind voters. I also hope you realize that by using voice activation you're taking away our privacy unless the polling places will also be providing head phones. This is the stupidest idea I've heard of in quite some time.<br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37333"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37322">I now know I'll be staying home and not voting this year.</div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37330"><br></div><div dir="ltr" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37437">Rich<br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1475745780367_37323"><span></span></div> <div class="qtdSeparateBR"><br><br></div><div class="yahoo_quoted" style="display: block;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div dir="ltr"><font size="2" face="Arial"> On Wednesday, October 5, 2016 1:40 PM, Lucia Lee via Ct-nfb <<a href="mailto:ct-nfb@nfbnet.org">ct-nfb@nfbnet.org</a>> wrote:<br></font></div> <br><br> <div class="y_msg_container"><div id="yiv3894140450"><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;"><div><br><br></div>
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Subject: Updated information regarding new accessible voting system<br>
option in Connecticut<br>
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</style> <div class="yiv3894140450WordSection1"> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Good afternoon,</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Last week I forwarded a communication regarding the new accessible voting system option in Connecticut that will be in place for the November election. Subsequent to forwarding that information it was discovered that the access code provided for testing the new system was not functioning. Below is an updated message from Elanah Sherman at the Office of Protection and Advocacy. When a corrected access phone number and testing code become available, I will pass that along as well. We are sorry for any confusion that the prior notification has caused. Please pass along this new information to anyone whom you may have forwarded the prior message to. Thank you.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;"> </span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">May I use the voting system of my choice?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Yes. Connecticut offers two methods of voting at the polling place. One way is via the manual ballot; the other method, new in 2016, is via a tablet with optional voice output and keypad. Anyone, with or without a disability, may vote by either method – it’s up to you!</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">How does the manual ballot system work?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Each voter is given a paper ballot with the names of candidates (and, sometimes, referendum questions), along with a marker for filling in the circles next to your choices. Once you complete the ballot, you deposit it into the optical scan tabulator, which counts the votes.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">How do I use the tablet ballot marking system?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The tablet system is a ballot-marking device that replaces the old phone/fax technology. The new technology includes a tablet and a keypad with head phones. You may vote using the touch screen on the tablet, or by using the connected audio system on the keypad. The audio system, which includes head phones, works by a series of cues requiring you to push different buttons on the keypad to make your choices. (The audio process is very similar to that provided on the old system.) Both the touch screen and the audio provide you with the opportunity to review and revise your choices. After you are done voting (by either touch screen or keypad), a printer produces a paper ballot that reflects your choices. The voter then feeds the ballot through the same tabulator that counts the ballots that were manually completed. </span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The audio component may be preferable for people with visual disabilities; people who prefer audio cues, including individuals who have difficulty reading; and people with learning disabilities.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">What are the main differences between the new system and the old system?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style=""> <span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The new system is tablet-based, rather than based on a phone line.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""> <span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The new system offers two options, touch screen and audio, rather than just audio.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style=""> <span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The new audio component uses head phones (with disposable sanitized covers) rather than a receiver.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=""> <span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Symbol;"><span style="">·<span style="font:7.0pt;"> </span></span></span><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The new system includes a key pad with standard-sized keys, rather than the over-size keys that were on the old phone.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">Is there a way to practice using the audio technology from home before Election Day?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">The audio component will be available for practice on the manufacturer’s demonstration phone number soon. As soon as P&A receives the correct number, we will distribute it widely.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">May I vote from home using the tablet system?</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;">No. The tablet system will only be available at your polling place.</span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;"> </span></b></div> <div class="yiv3894140450MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:106%;"> </span></b></div> </div>
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