Five Ways BallotCall™ Creates Polling Place Access

Make the BallotCall™ System part of your solution when creating an accessible polling place for voters with disabilities.

1. Inaccessible Door Hardware/Heavy Doors

Many polling sites have inaccessible door hardware or heavy doors that people with disabilities cannot open. Disabled voters push ADA-compliant button and election judge comes out to open up the door. With BallotCall™ (or BigBell™) you do not need to replace door hardware at polling sites or worry about door weight. Both meet ADA standards for ease of activation and weight.

2. Locked Alternative Entrances

Some accessible entrances are locked for security reasons. BallotCall™ is placed at the locked entrance and allows voters to request assistance so that the door can be opened.

3. Access to Alternate Entrances and Assistance with Steep Ramps

Some polling sites have accessible entrances on the side or in the back—but voters don't know how to get to them. Voters at the inaccessible main entrance use BallotCall™ to request escort to accessible entry. Voters can also request assistance with portable steel ramps.

4. Combine with Portable Ramps for Short Steps

Disabled voters push buttons to request assistance. The election official comes out, puts down a portable ramp, and helps the voter into and out of the polling location. Safety hazard is avoided because ramp is only put out as needed.

5. A Dignified Request for Curbside Service

Curbside Voting is often permitted as an option when no other alternative will make polling places accessible. BallotCall™ is set up at the entrance of the inaccessible polling place. Disabled voters push button to request assistance. Ballot or voting machine is brought out to voter to vote outside/in car. BallotCall™ is consistent with the creation of a "Curbside Voting Plan.

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