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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=MsoNormal>Did you know that Nevada has one of the most accessible voting processes in the US? Best of all, you can exercise your right to vote today, independently without assistance, in a variety of methods. In both Clark and Washoe counties early voting is under way today and will continue through next Friday November 4<sup>th</sup>. In both counties, all early voting locations are open to any voters from that county. </p><p class=MsoNormal>Election Day is November 8<sup>th</sup> throughout Nevada so please check your county’s procedures and location info if you prefer to vote on that day and skip early voting.</p><p class=MsoNormal>No matter which option you choose for in person voting, remember to bring both your personal sample ballot and your Absentee paper ballot to make the process quicker. You will need to surrender your paper absentee ballot when you vote in person. Although an ID is not required in Nevada, it is a good idea to bring it anyway in case there is a need to identify yourself if your registration has missing information on the State or county file.</p><p class=MsoNormal>When voting independently, the poll worker will have you sign a book next your name, so bring a signature guide for them to keep for other blind voters. You will be given a card and taken to an accessible voting machine which will include headphones and a controller to select your choices. When completed the machine will tell you and you will hear the printer in the machine making the backup of your ballot. You will remove the card to take back to the poll worker and get your I Voted sticker which should immediately be stuck proudly on your white cane or Guide dog harness. </p><p class=MsoNormal>Also in Nevada, absentee voting is possible by using the NVEase.gov program, basically a digital ballot marking system. This program allows a blind voter to fill out a ballot on a computer or smart device independently. Although using this program can be tricky your first time, it is a good replacement for the paper absentee ballot option. It is highly recommended that you do not wait till the last day to attempt using NVEase.gov as it takes some time to finish the process. In fact, right now is a great time to vote. Below is info straight from a Nevada Secretary of State website. </p><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome to the Effective Absentee System for Elections or EASE. This system is currently available for use by the following:</p><p class=MsoNormal>-Nevada uniformed service members and their families,</p><p class=MsoNormal>-Citizens outside the U.S., and</p><p class=MsoNormal>-Nevada residents with disabilities.</p><p class=MsoNormal>If you are eligible to use this system based upon the list above, EASE will guide you through the following steps to register (or confirm registration status) and provide you with your actual absentee ballot to mark and return:</p><p class=MsoNormal>1. Affirm and declare your eligibility</p><p class=MsoNormal>2. Provide personal information to verify identity</p><p class=MsoNormal>3. Confirm personal information and signature</p><p class=MsoNormal>4. Mark, review, and confirm ballot selections</p><p class=MsoNormal>5. Select return method of your choice and return ballot</p><p class=MsoNormal>Full details for the process is available at <a href="http://www.NVEase.gov">www.NVEase.gov</a></p><p class=MsoNormal>Lastly, the NFB makes an effort to remain fully non-partisan in specific political contests but it needs to be mentioned that some candidates running for office have made public mention of their intention to eliminate both our accessible voting machines and absentee ballots which may include our use of the NVEase.gov system. As an organization that is dedicated to fighting for the Rights of the Blind, to lose these wonderful accessible programs would be a giant step back for our rights. Please make your vote count.</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif;color:red'> </span><span style='color:red'> </span> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Edwardian Script ITC";color:#4472C4'>Mark Tadder</span><span style='color:#4472C4'> <br></span><span style='color:black'>Vice President <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of Nevada</span></p></div></body></html>