Polling Place Accessibility Survey 

This is the webpage for the polling place accessibility survey, please remember to do one survey per polling place, pictures are only necessary if you encounter an accessibility problem.

 

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Surveyor and Polling Site Information

Surveyor Name
Polling Place Address
Polling Site Type
Is this a consolidated voting site (the site contains two or more precincts)?

Site Access and Parking

The paths of travel to the polling place from the parking lot and from the street are clear, reasonably lit, and unobstructed.
The paths have continuous common surfaces, not interrupted by steps or abrupt changes in level greater than ½ inch.
The path of travel is the same or a substantially similar distance for all persons entering the polling place.
Curb cuts provided have a center running slope no greater than 8.3% (2”:24”) If no level, measure length and width.
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There is one HP parking space for every 25 non-HP parking spaces.
When was the parking lot striped?
Any sidewalk provided at the handicapped parking spaces has a curb cut (sidewalk ramp), with a slope no greater than 1:12 (8.3%), at each space or pair of spaces.

Entrance, Ramp and Interior

At least one entrance to the building is accessible
Lever handles or other accessible hardware are provided on doors, so that they may be operated with a closed fist
The approach to the accessible entrance is a paved walk or ramp with a non-slip surface uninterrupted by steps or changes in level greater than ½ inch. There is a level space 60 inches from the door on both the exterior and interior sides.
Doorways are at least 32 inches clear width. Door thresholds are no higher than ½ inch above the floor.
If the main entrance is not accessible, signs direct people to the accessible entrance.
If the accessible entrance is not the main entrance, it is unlocked an able to be used without assistance during the same hours as the main entrance.
If the accessible entrance is not the main entrance, it is unlocked an able to be used without assistance during the same hours as the main entrance.
Is there a ramp?
All interior doors, approaches, and ramps necessary to obtain access to the polling places comply with previous Entrance and Ramp requirements
All interior doors, approaches, and ramps necessary to obtain access to the polling places comply with previous Entrance and Ramp requirements
Does the accessible route have at least one area that is at least 48 inches wide which can be used for turnaround space?
Has the voting line been arranged so it does not create a barrier that someone using a mobility device has to get around?
Is there a place to rest while waiting in line?
Is voting information posted in an area where everyone, including voters using a wheelchair, can see it without being blocked by a barrier such as a line of voters?
All Polls – A sample ballot has been posted on the wall no higher than 48 inches above the floor.
Paper ballots – At least one marking shelf provides a clear space under it at least 30 inches wide, at least 27 inches clear to the underside, and no more than 32 inches high to the top.
Voting Machines – At least one machine has a sample ballot posted inside, not higher than 48 inches.
Voting levers are no higher than 48 inches above the floor, or a “reacher” is available for the upper levels.

Accessible Voting Equipment

Federal and state law require that voting systems be available for voters with disabilities to allow them the same opportunity to vote privately and independently. For every state, federal, municipal election, preliminary or primary, either regular or special, each polling place shall have at least one accessible voting unit that is usable by people with disabilities. Accessible voting units shall be located within a polling place so as to be readily available for use by voters during voting hours. Massachusetts polling places use AutoMARK Voter Assist Terminals to provide access. The AutoMARK is a ballot marking device that can assist voters who are blind or have a visual, mobility, dexterity, or other disability or impairment that makes it difficult to privately and independently mark a standard print paper ballot. The AutoMARK provides multiple ways for voters to access and mark their ballots, including audio content review, magnification, contrast adjustment, touch screen interface, a Braille touch pad, and a port to allow use of other assistive devices such as a sip/puff.
There is at least one AutoMARK machine that is readily available and accessible for use by voters.
Staff have been trained on the AutoMARK machine and understand who may use the machine (anyone can ask to use it).
An AutoMARK privacy shield is available for use.
The location of the AutoMARK machine affords the voter the same privacy that non-disabled voters are afforded.
Use numbers only
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