Primary definition
An interaction mode that uses assistive technology, for example, a sip-and-puff switch, to allow voters with no use of their hands to operate the voting system.
Also known ashands-free mode · assistive interaction mode · alternative input mode
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An interaction mode that uses assistive technology, for example, a sip-and-puff switch, to allow voters with no use of their hands to operate the voting system.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Non Manual Mode. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/non-manual-mode
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