RCW 29A.12.160
Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility.
(1) At each voting center, at least one voting unit certified by the secretary of state shall provide access to individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
(2) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Accessible" includes receiving, using, selecting, and manipulating voter data and controls.
(b) "Nonvisual" includes synthesized speech, Braille, and other output methods.
(c) "Blind and visually impaired" excludes persons who are both deaf and blind.
[ 2011 c 10 § 25; 2004 c 267 § 701; 2004 c 266 § 3. Prior: 2003 c 110 § 1. Formerly RCW 29.33.305.]
NOTES:
Notice to registered poll voters—Elections by mail—2011 c 10: See note following RCW 29A.04.008.
Effective dates—2004 c 267: See note following RCW 29A.08.010.
Effective date—2004 c 266: See note following RCW 29A.04.575.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 29A.12 - Voting Systems.
29A.12.010 - Authority for use.
29A.12.020 - Inspection and test by secretary of state—Report.
29A.12.030 - Submitting system or component for examination.
29A.12.040 - Independent evaluation.
29A.12.050 - Approval required—Modification.
29A.12.060 - Maintenance and operation.
29A.12.070 - Acceptance and vulnerability tests.
29A.12.080 - Requirements for approval.
29A.12.101 - Requirements of tallying systems for approval.
29A.12.110 - Record of programming—Devices sealed.
29A.12.120 - Counting center personnel—Instruction, requirements.
29A.12.130 - Tallying systems—Programming tests.
29A.12.140 - Operating procedures.
29A.12.150 - Recording requirements.
29A.12.160 - Blind or visually impaired voter accessibility.
29A.12.180 - Disclosure of security breaches by manufacturer or distributor.