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Removing Barriers: Accessibility in Elections
This course will focus on accessibility in elections pertaining to accessibility laws and resources, accessibility survey guidance, building guidance, signage, accessibility solutions and best practices. It will provide an introduction to federal provisions for polling places and accessibility, and will point to resources for election officials to leverage as they aim to reach and/or maintain compliance.
Course Number
ACC01Self-Paced
About This Course
Voters with disabilities deserve the right to participate in every part of the elections process. This course is designed to equip election officials with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance accessibility in elections and ensure that voting processes are inclusive for every voter, but especially for voters with disabilities.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of accessibility considerations; from understanding the barriers that individuals with disabilities face, to implementing practical solutions to address them, we cover a wide range of topics aimed at creating more accessible elections.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles of accessibility and their relevance to elections.
- Identify common barriers faced by individuals with disabilities in the voting process.
- Learn about legal frameworks and international standards related to accessibility in elections.
- Explore best practices and innovative solutions for making polling places, voting equipment, and materials more accessible.
- Gain insights into accessible voting technologies and assistive devices.
- Develop strategies for promoting voter education and outreach to underserved communities.
- Learn how to effectively collaborate with stakeholders to advocate for greater accessibility in elections.
This course is self-paced and should take learners approximately three to four hours to complete.