[NFB_of_Georgia] Testing of New Voting Machines

[Gaylen Tootle]

Hello Beverly,?
Were you able to verify it before you put it in the hopper?

How did you verify your printed ballot

On Fri, Mar 6, 2020 at 9:18 AM Beverly via NFB_of_Georgia <
nfb_of_georgia at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I used the new voting machine on Monday during early voting.  I must say
> improvements have been made.  All of the buttons are clearly labeled in
> Grade One Braille which allows everyone the ability to use the machines.
> Make sure when you go to ask about the machine for the visually impaired.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "emarcirobinson--- via NFB_of_Georgia" <nfb_of_georgia at nfbnet.org>
> To: <nfb_of_georgia at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: <emarcirobinson at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2020 4:14 PM
> Subject: [NFB_of_Georgia] Testing of New Voting Machines
>
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > Below is a message from the Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI)
> > regarding testing of the new voting machines. Please note that if you
> are
> > planning to attend, a RSVP is needed. Please pass this information to
> > those who are blind or visually impaired who may not be on this list.
> >
> > CVI invites you to join us for a demonstration of the new voting
> machines
> > in collaboration with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. The new
> > machines were purchased for the upcoming 2020 elections in March, May
> and
> > November. This is an opportunity for individuals who are visually
> impaired
> > to learn how the new voting machines work and how they will be
> accessible
> > to them.
> >
> > The Secretary of State’s Office will showcase the accessible features of
> > the new machines, from the sign-in process through the ballot casting
> > process. This demonstration will be specific to the voting process as it
> > pertains to blind/visually impaired voters.
> >
> > When: Tuesday, March 17
> > Time: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
> > Location: CVI located at 739 W. Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30308
> >
> > Please join CVI for an informative, interactive voter education event in
> > which you will have the ability to personally interact with the new
> > machines and ask questions of elections staff on hand at the event.
> RSVPs
> > are strongly recommended. Please RSVP by calling 404-875-9011 or
> emailing
> > info at cviga.org <mailto:info at cviga.org>.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Marcia Robinson, Disability Advocate
> > Board Member, NFB of Georgia Affiliate
> > 770-862-0718 (cell)
> > emarcirobinson at gmail.com
> >
> > “Vision goes beyond physical sight; it is the ability to conceive what
> you
> > want to achieve and pursue that goal to fruition.” Marcia Layne Robinson
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Marcia Robinson
> > Disability Advocate
> > 770-862-0718 (cell)
> > emarcirobinson at gmail.com
> >
> > “Vision goes beyond physical sight; it is the ability to conceive what
> you
> > want to achieve and pursue that goal to fruition.” Marcia Layne Robinson
> >
> >
> >
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