The Department of Health and Human Services pays each eligible State and Local Government Units to make polling places accessible and provide individuals with disabilities with information about polling places as well as how to protect their voting rights.

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In 2002, Congress passed HAVA which intended to majorly reform voting and election processes in the United States. HAVA also created the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) which ensures that election facilities and officials comply with voting rights protections offered to individuals with disabilities.

Help America Vote Act (2002)

Payments to Assure Access for Individuals with Disabilities

In Section (A) (3), The voting system must be accessible for people with disabilities. This means there must be a system that provides equivalent privacy and independence for non-impaired individuals.

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