The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, also known as VAEHA, was enacted by Congress in 1984. VAEHA requires states to take certain steps to make the voting process accessible to people with disabilities. VAEHA is codified at 52 U.S.C. 20101 to 20107 (formerly 42 U.S.C. 1973ee to 1973ee-6).
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The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act, also known as VAEHA, was enacted by Congress in 1984. VAEHA requires states to take certain steps to make the voting process accessible to people with disabilities. VAEHA is codified at 52 U.S.C. 20101 to 20107 (formerly 42 U.S.C. 1973ee to 1973ee-6).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voting Accessibility For The Elderly And Handicapped Act Of 1984 (vaeha). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voting-accessibility-for-the-elderly-and-handicapped-act-of-1984-vaeha
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