Assistance to Voters with Disabilities
State and local branches of government are committed to providing full access to all voters. In addition to the information below, please see updates on the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA).
Polling Places Are Accessible
All polling places meet state and federal accessibility standards, including:
- Curb cuts where needed
- Accessible parking space
- Signage indicating accessible entrance and route in building
- Accessible voting booth with chair
- Seating available for voters waiting to vote
- Notepads available to communicate in writing
- Magnifier for election material and ballot
- Sufficient space for voters in wheelchairs
Assistance Available at the Polling Place
- Voters unable to enter a polling place may, with the assistance of two election judges of different political parties, register and vote without leaving their vehicle.
- Voters unable to complete election forms may have election judges complete all forms and voter may make a mark for signature if unable to sign name.
- Voters who need help to translate and mark the ballot may have an individual of the voter's choice help or have two election judges of different political parties help.
Vote by Absentee Ballot prior to Election Day
Voters permanently unable to go to the polls because of illness or disability may apply to automatically receive absentee balloting materials.
Requests for absentee balloting materials are taken year-round.
Follow this link for information on Voting by Absentee Ballot Prior to Election Day
Additional voting options are available for:
- Hospital patients
- Health care facility residents
Materials in alternate formats
Voter registration and absentee ballot instructions are available in audio cassette, large type or Braille formats at Hennepin County Elections, (612) 348-5151, TTY (612) 348-3461.
TTY/Phone access for hearing impaired:
- Minneapolis Elections TTY (612) 673-2157
- Hennepin County Elections TTY (612) 348-3461
- Secretary of State: For TTY communication, contact MN Relay Service at 711 and ask them to call the Secretary of State Elections office at (651) 215-1440.
Last updated Sep. 27, 2011