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In the Hospital? Don't Forget to Vote!
The document was published in 1998 by Maryland’s “Board of Supervisors of Elections” in lead up to that year’s general elections held on November 3rd. The document provides answers to voters who are will be in the hospital during the election. The piece also provides information regarding absentee and emergency application voting as well as a timeline for that year’s midterm elections.
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A Non Partisan Guide to Voting
“A Non-Partisan Guide to Voting” compiled by the United Cerebral Palsy Associations in January of 1996, encourages voter registration amongst all Americans but primarily focuses on the disabled. This pamphlet provides necessary information on the 1996 Congressional Primaries as well as the positive impact the National Voter Registration Act, or “Motor Voter” has had on voter registration. The objective of this pamphlet is to emphasize the importance of voter registration and to provide services to ensure those who are disabled can also register.
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Early voting in Texas
“Early Voting in Texas” is a voter handbook published in 1994, available in both English and Spanish, by the Elections Division of the Office of the Texas Secretary of State, in lead up to the 1994 Elections in Texas. The guide is meant to provide qualified voters with information about the early voting procedures, such as the time when early voting is conducted, the eligibility of the people who qualify for early voting and other information related to the early voting practices.
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Registration and Voting Information for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Chicago
This booklet, published in July of 1994, was distributed to help elderly and disabled people from Chicago, Illinois. The literature contains information regarding how to deal with registering under a changed name or address, what the necessary steps for voting are and how to fill out a registration card as well as information regarding the assistance of the hearing impaired and handicapped. The piece also goes over absentee voting for a hospitalized voter. There is also a Spanish version of the document included.
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Services Available to Voters with Special Needs
Services Available to voters with Special Needs” is a voter handbook published in 1994, available in both English and Spanish, by the Elections Divisions of the Office of the Secretary of State, in lead up to the 1994 elections in Texas. The guide is meant to inform qualified voters about the services available to those with special needs in order to stimulate the voter turnout at polls and to facilitate the voting process for those who need special services.
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Alabama Election News
Published in 1992 Alabama Election News discusses some of the new election technology that will be featured in the 1992 presidential and congressional elections. This technology includes a new telecommunication line for the speech and hearing impaired. Also included in this pamphlet is information on who to call if you have questions regarding the election and a time line for the 1992 election season that will culminate with presidential and congressional election on November 3, 1992.
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Registration and Voting Information for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities in Chicago
This booklet, published in October of 1991, was distributed to help elderly and disabled people from Chicago, Illinois. The literature contains information regarding how to deal with registering under a changed name or address, what the necessary steps for voting are and how to fill out a registration card as well as information regarding the assistance of the hearing impaired and handicapped. The piece also goes over absentee voting for a hospitalized voter. There is also a Spanish version of the document included.
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DC Elections Board Lists Provisions for Elderly and Handicapped Voters
“DC Elections Board Lists Provisions for Elderly and Handicapped Voters” is a news release by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics from October 14th 1988 that lists the services available for voters with special needs. For the November 8th 1988 Presidential election in the District of Columbia, USA, elderly and handicapped voters can benefit from increased voting accessibility through assistance in voting, curbside voting or absentee voting.
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Polling Place Accessibility in the 1988 General Election
This report submitted to Congress by the Federal Election Commission outlines the increase in polling place accessibility between 1986 and 1988. State-by-state charts comparing the two years, detailed statistics, and copies of new legislation regarding polling place accessibility provide evidence to support the observation that accessibility to the elderly and handicapped in the 1988 general election has increased.
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Voting Access Services for the Elderly & Handicapped Community
“Voting Access Services for the Elderly & Handicapped Community” is an information brochure published by the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics in 1988 which explains special provisions for registration and voting procedures in the 1988 Presidential Elections in the District of Columbia, USA.