Why the article is helpful
- Voting needs of recently injured military personal
- Barriers to voting
- Recommended practical and efficient ways to improve voting technologies and election administration practices
The authors determined the voting needs of injured military personal since they still face hardships to voting privately and independently. Many barriers exist (voting technology, ballot design, and inaccessible polling places) may prevent them from registering and voting in elections. Improvements in technology and support services can make voting more accessible. Recommended practical and efficient ways to improve voting technologies and election administration practices to assist them in voting were incorporated.
Additional details
The system itself must be flexible enough for use in a variety of ways. This will require:
- Portability
- Flexible mounting
- Options for controls
The ballot interface should also be designed for a variety of disabilities by incorporating the following features:
- Sparse consistent layout
- Readable text
- Simple, linear presentation
- Flexible controls
- Context-sensitive help
- Voice output
- Summary/review page
- Save and resume
Links to article
Making voting more accessible for veterans with disabilities. (2012). The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation. Retrieved from http://www.itif.org/publications/making-voting-more-accessible-veterans-disabilities