Accessible Voting

Voters with print disabilities may apply for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot that can be completed electronically, printed, and returned to the local clerk.

All voters, including voters with disabilities, have access to a Voter Assist Terminal in all polling places. The Voter Assist Terminal helps the voter mark a ballot. It will mark the ballot with the voter’s choices but does not tally the votes. Once the ballot is marked, it is counted in exactly the same fashion as all other ballots. Get more information on the accessible voting device offered by Macomb Township.

You have the right to assistance from the election officials. You can ask the election officials for instructions on how to use the voting equipment or assistance at any time, even after you’ve entered the voting booth.

If you are blind, disabled, or unable to read or write, you have the right to assistance from anyone you choose. However, the person cannot be:

• Your employer
• An agent of your employer
• An officer or agent of your labor union

Election officials must consider accessibility inside the polling place. You should find:

• Adequate lighting and seating
• At least 1 voting station that can accommodate a person who is seated
• Access to a Voter Assist Terminal
• Unblocked doorways and alternatives to stairs, such as ramps or elevators.

Translated sample ballots are available in Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and Urdu.

If you do not read or write English and a ballot is not available in your language, you have the right to assistance from anyone you choose. However, the person cannot be:

• Your employer
• An agent of your employer
• An officer or agent of your labor union