[NFB_of_Georgia] Testing of New Voting Machines

[Beverly Hunter]

Yes, I was able to verify my entry before printing it.


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> On Mar 6, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Gaylen Tootle <tootle.gaylon at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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
>> >
>> >
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>> > 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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