The America Disabilities Act requires that all counties have at least one voting machine at each of its polling places where any voter can vote independently and secretly. The Ballot Marking Device (BMD) is a computer that helps disabled voters fill out a paper ballot without the assistance of another person, preserving their right to privacy. Using the Audio Tactile Interface in conjunction with a sip and puff headset or press paddles will allow a voter to navigate the ballot and mark their ballot independently. When the voter has completed making their choices a marked ballot is produced by the ImageCast ballot printer. The voter's marked paper ballot is then inserted into the ImageCast Ballot Scanner which automatically tabulates the votes of all ballots inserted the ballot box. The ballot that is marked by the ImageCast printer looks like all other ballots marked by hand. Here again assuring that a voter's choice remains secret.
Any voter wishing to see a demonstration or if you would like to test drive a BMD call or e-mail the Board of Elections to make an appointment. To send an email (click here).
This page was last updated June 9, 2010.
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