Primary definition
An interaction mode with accessibility features for voters with no use of one or both hands or low dexterity. This mode includes the tactile mode and the non-manual mode.
Also known asnon-manual mode · tactile mode · hands-free mode · accessibility mode · dexterity-friendly mode
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An interaction mode with accessibility features for voters with no use of one or both hands or low dexterity. This mode includes the tactile mode and the non-manual mode.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Limited Dexterity Mode. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/limited-dexterity-mode
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