Accessible Voting
The Vermont Election Laws are designed to, “provide equal opportunity for all citizens of voting age to participate in political processes” 17 V.S.A. § 2101.
You have several rights as a voter with a disability:
- The right to vote (if otherwise qualified)
- The right to access your polling place
- The right to receive reasonable accommodations for your disability
To receive your absentee ballot, there are several options available:
- Two justices of the peace can bring a ballot to your home
- Curbside voting is available on request
- Absentee ballots can be either taken home to vote on, or mailed to the voter
Accommodations at the polls:
- You can bring a person of your choice to help you vote (not your employer or union representative), or ask two election officials to assist you.
- You can bring a magnifying glass or other devices to help you use the ballot
- You can bring a reminder list or palm card to assist you in voting (you must take this with you when you leave the polling place)
- For statewide and federal elections, you may use our accessible ballot-marking tool, the OmniBallot Tablet.
For accommodations at the polls, please contact the Manchester Town Clerk!
Voter's Guide for Vermonters with Disabilities