December 14, 2005

"California Secretary of State Announces Creation of Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee"

"Secretary of State Bruce McPherson announced last week that he has established the Secretary of State's Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) and named its 10 members.

"Ensuring access at the polling place for voters with disabilities is one of my top priorities as Secretary of State," said McPherson. "New federal law requires that all voters be able to vote privately and independently. I want those who understand this issue best to be among those advising me on polling place and voting systems accessibility."

The committee will meet regularly and advise the Secretary of State's Office on issues relating to access to the electoral process by voters with disabilities. Issues include access to the polling place, independent and confidential operation of voting systems and voter education for individuals with disabilities."

The story is here.

Posted by Randy Riddle at December 14, 2005 02:40 PM