Accessibility

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

Measurable characteristic that indicates the degree to which a system is available to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. The most common disabilities include those associated with vision, hearing and mobility, as well as cognitive disabilities. The HAVA also includes accessibility requirements for Native American and Alaska Native citizens and alternative language access for voters with limited English proficiency.

Source: NISTType: standard

Definition 3

Measurable characteristics that indicate the degree to which a system is available to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities.

Source: NIST WebType: semantic

Definition 4

The ease with which voters can exercise their right to vote.

Source: Independent Panel on Internet Voting ReportType: external

Definition 5

Refers to the extent to which a site, facility, work environment, service, or program is easy to approach, enter, operate, participate in, and/or use safely and with dignity by a person with a disability. Election officials must ensure that all aspects of the election are fully accessible to all voters.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external

Definition 6

Measurable characteristics that indicate the degree to which a system is available to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. The most common disabilities include those associated with vision, hearing, mobility, and cognition.

Source: NIST Election GlossaryType: standard

Definition 7

1. A measurable characteristic that indicates the degree to which a system is available to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities. The mo st common disabilities include those associated with vision, hearing and mobility, as well as cognitive disabilities. 2. The ability of a voting system to accommodate disabled voters. HAVA requires that a

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external