The checklist should contain a place for a signature by the Election Judge that he or she kept the temporary remedies in place throughout Election Day, from the opening of the polls to their...
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D. Election Day Compliance Review
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Building a Winning Record
Building a Winning Record Washington likes winners. Throughout the 1980s, the disability community recorded an impressive string of judicial and legislative victories that helped...
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Common Problems with Access to Programs, Generally
Make sure that policies are in place so persons with disabilities are not separated from service animals, even if pets are not allowed in shelters....
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2004 ADA Checklist for Polling Places
ADA Checklist for Polling Places February 2004 Reproduction The ADA authorizes the Department of Justice to provide technical assistance to individuals and entities that have...
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Getting Started
Getting Started An evaluation of polling place accessibility should focus on those areas of a facility that are important to voting....
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Using the Polling Place Checklist
Using the Polling Place Checklist Tools and Documentation A few simple tools may be used to measure the sizes and the slope of specific elements and spaces: • A metal tape measure...
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Getting to the Polling Place
Getting to the Polling Place...
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A. Parking
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Typical Issues
An accessible route connects the access aisle of each accessible parking space with the accessible entrance to the polling place....
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Parking Spaces Checklist
Parking Spaces Checklist
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A1. Parking Count
If parking is available, count the total number of parking spaces provided for the polling place....
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A2. Access Aisle
A2. Does each accessible parking space have its own, or share an adjacent access aisle that is least 60 inches (5 feet) wide? [ADA Stds 4.6.3] Yes _____ No _____
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A3. Van Accessible Parking Space
A3. Is there at least one van-accessible parking space provided with an access aisle that is at least 96 inches (8 feet) wide or are universal parking spaces provided with a 132...
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A4. Vertical Clearance
A4. For van-accessible spaces, is there vertical clearance of at least 98 inches (8 feet - 2 inches) for the vehicle route to the parking space, the parking space, the access aisle...
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A5. Accessible Parking Spaces
A5. Are all accessible parking spaces, including the access aisle, relatively level (1:50 or 2%) in all directions? [ADA Stds 4.6.3] If No: Look for a nearby area that is relatively...
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A6. ISA Signage
A6. Does each accessible parking space have a sign with the symbol of accessibility that is visible when a vehicle is parked in the space? [ADA Stds 4.6.4] Yes _____ No _____
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A7. Curb Ramps
A7. If there is a curb between the access aisle and the accessible route to the building, is there a curb ramp that meets the following requirements: [ADA Stds 4.7] a. Is the ramp...
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A8. Accessible Route
A8. Are the accessible parking spaces serving the voting area on the shortest accessible route to the accessible entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.2] Yes _____ No _____
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A9. Accessible Route
A9. Does each access aisle connect to an accessible route from the parking area to the accessible building entrance? [ADA Stds 4.6.2] Yes _____ No _____
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Temporary Solutions for Election Day
Temporary Solutions for Election Day Parking
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Problem One
Problem One: Parking is available, but no accessible parking is provided or there are not enough accessible parking or van-accessible spaces. Suggestion: Find a relatively...
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Problem Two
Problem Two: Accessible parking is provided, but it does not have a marked access aisle next to each accessible space. Suggestion: Restripe the accessible parking spaces to...
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Problem Three
Problem Three: Accessible parking spaces or access aisles are on a sloped surface. Suggestion: Find a parking area that is close to the accessible entrance and more level....
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Problem Four
Cones mark the access aisle and a temporary curb ramp with edge protection connects to an accessible route to the polling place....