How can the accessibility and usability of voting equipment be evaluated?
First, the question must be asked whether a person with a disability can use the voting equipment as efficiently, accurately, and independently as a person without a disability. Next, it is essential to understand the functionality of any voting system. The whole voting process (reading ballot, scanning choices, reviewing choices, actually making a selection) needs to be considered when determining the accessibility of a voting system. Third, the focus should be on attributes rather than diagnosis. This will eliminate assumptions about what a person with a specific disability may need and allow the most flexible use of voting technology.
