[nabs-l] Voting in the Upcoming November Election

Thu Oct 30 01:21:01 UTC 2014

Hi guys! Do u guys think I can vote by email? Just wondering! 

Helga  Schreiber

Fundraiser Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Iota chapter.
Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind Students.
Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
Independent Entrepreneur of the Company 4Life Research.
Phone:  (561) 706-5950 
Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com 
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"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 
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> On Oct 29, 2014, at 7:39 PM, Derek Manners via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, every state is supposed to have a secret ballot for the blind but I've heard dozens of stories from NFB members that their state is not in compliance/their city doesn't have the technology. Furthermore, it's especially problematic if you vote by mail. 
> 
> Best
> Derek
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>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 8:19 AM, Karl Martin Adam <kmaent1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Actually this isn't true.  Under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) all states are required to have a secret ballot accessible for the blind.  Most states either have an Automark, which is a machine that lets you select your choices and then prints the ballot for you, or use electronic voting machines for everyone, which allow you to plug in headphones like an ATM machine and select your candidates like everyone else.  I would suggest contacting your city clerk and asking how blind people vote where you live.  Make sure they know you're blind and you're going to vote, because then they'll probably make sure the accommodations are all set up at your poling place (sometimes if they don't think anyone is actually going to use them, they get lazy and don't set up the accessible machines).  The NFB also has a hotline to call if you have any trouble voting.  Not sure what it is, but it'll be on their website somewhere.
>> 
>> Best,
>> Karl
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Derek Manners via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> To: Jennifer Aberdeen <freespirit328 at gmail.com>,National Association of Blind Students mailing list <nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Date sent: Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:24:48 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Voting in the Upcoming November Election
>> 
>> Every state is different. Congrats on living in a swing state. You've got a great governor's race on your hands.
>> 
>> I'd contact either a county clerk or the Secretary of State to figure out the easiest way to vote. You can also get info from someone else in your local chapter.
>> 
>> While some states have online voting (in part thanks to the NFB) most states still require us to have a non secret ballot.
>> 
>> In Massachusetts, we have special voting machines that read to us.
>> 
>> Best
>> Derek
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 29, 2014, at 6:58 AM, Jennifer Aberdeen via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Here in Rhode Island, we use the Automark. It's a computer with speech that reads the ballot to you after scanning it. There's directional keys that allow you to choose your candidates and answers to questions. After you finish filling it out, you print it out and then just put it in the ballot box.
>> 
>> -----Original Message----- From: Helga Schreiber via nabs-l
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 1:45 AM
>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Florida Association of Blind Students
>> Subject: [nabs-l] Voting in the Upcoming November Election
>> 
>> Hi everyone! How are yu all? The subject says it all! How do you guys vote when elections come up in November? Meaning, how do visually impaired or blind individuals vote?  I'm just wondering since this is actually my second time voting, but when I voted before in the Presidential election someone read it to me. Do you guys think they can send me the election ballot by email; instead, of them reading it to me? I'm just curious is since I know that next week is going to be election in order to vote for our House of Representatives members and the Senate. I look forward in hearing your opinions and responses regarding this matter! Thanks so much and God bless!!
>> 
>> Helga Schreiber
>> 
>> Fundraiser Coordinator for Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Delta Iota chapter.
>> Member of National Federation of the Blind and Florida Association of Blind Students.
>> Member of the International Networkers Team (INT).
>> Independent Entrepreneur of the Company 4Life Research.
>> Phone:  (561) 706-5950
>> Email: helga.schreiber26 at gmail.com
>> Skype: helga.schreiber26
>> 4Life Website: http://helgaschreiber.my4life.com/1/default.aspx
>> INT Website: http://int4life.com/
>> 
>> "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
>> Sent from my iPhone
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