- As someone with a disability going into a polling facility,
knowing that I have an accessible way to vote
is extraordinarily empowering.
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- I'm able to voice what I think this country needs.
And I have the right to do it on my own
with my own independence however I'm capable.
- I'm Andrea Jenkins.
I live and work in Tallahassee, Florida.
I am wearing a blue dress with a cardigan, black cardigan,
and I have hazel eyes and blonde hair.
- I'm Sarah Gaver.
I am from Jacksonville, Florida.
I am 28 years old, white female with blonde hair
and I use a power wheelchair to get around.
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- Prior to learning about the accessible voting machine,
I would have friends try to assist me with the voting.
It didn't seem very private or discrete.
- We need to be able to have that privacy
just like anybody else would
standing at their own ballot box.
- [Andrea] It's wonderful to be able to have the option
of voting on my own.
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- It's very important that you vocalize
what accommodations you do need
so that way you can be as independent as possible.
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- [Andrea] As someone who's visually impaired,
I utilize the ATI which speaks out the selections.
- [Sara] For me, it's a table that I can access
at the right height for my wheelchair.
And then a machine that's touch screen
since I use a mouth stick to be able to push the buttons
and the keys.
- Have no fear.
It's a very simple process.
They will help you to get set up
and get oriented to the machine and how it works.
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- [Andrea] I believe it's important for individuals
with disabilities to make their voice heard in society.
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- It's something that you have the right to go and do
and so you should do it.
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