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Voting Accommodations For Americans Living With Disabilities<\/h1>\n
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\n By Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Access to voting is a fundamental aspect of democracy. Yet, for many adults in the United States who are living with disabilities, exercising this right is riddled with challenges.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

This article talks about the voting accommodations designed to ensure that all U.S. citizens\u2014including those living with disabilities\u2014can take part in the electoral process.
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What Is ‘Disability’ Under the ADA?<\/h2>\r\n

The\u00a0Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)<\/a>\u00a0defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment. Such impairment significantly limits their life activities. The definition touches on a wide range of conditions. These activities include, but are not limited to, talking, seeing, hearing, walking, and performing manual tasks.<\/p>\r\n

With voting, the definition highlights the legal mandate for electoral systems to give access to all eligible voters regardless of their mental or physical capabilities. This means polling places should have:<\/p>\r\n