Voting Place Accessibility

The Secretary of State is working with municipalities to enhance the physical accessibility of voting places as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The links below will provide additional information and resources to assist municipal officials in achieving compliance with physical accessibility requirements.

Ensuring Accessibility:

Goals and Solutions for Improving the Accessibility of Maine’s Voting Places
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Temporary Accessibility Solutions
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International Symbol for Accessibility
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For additional information, please visit these websites:

ADA Checklist for Polling Places

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)

U.S. Department of Justice ADA Standards for Accessible Design