Accessibility

1. A 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. 2. The ability of a voting system to accommodate disabled voters. requires that a HAVA used in elections for shall VOTING SYSTEM FEDERAL OFFICES "(A) be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; (B) satisfy the requirement of subparagraph (A) through the use of at least one direct recording electronic voting system or other voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place; and (C) if purchased with funds made available under title II on or after January 1, 2007, meet the voting system standards for disability access (as outlined in this paragraph)." 42 U.S.C. §15481(a)(3). 3. See ACCESSIBILITY OF PAPER RECORDS, ALTERNATIVE LANGUAGE ACCESSIBILITY.