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Accessibility, Language Access, and Nondiscrimination
Section 5 and 7 agencies must provide registration services in a nondiscriminatory manner and may not coerce or discourage applicants.
Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act requires certain jurisdictions to provide bilingual voting materials and assistance based on census data.
Section 208 of the VRA allows voters who need assistance to bring a person of their choice to help them vote, except their employer or union representative.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require accessible registration sites and materials.
The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires at least one accessible voting machine per polling place and accessible registration materials.
Agencies must provide language assistance, including translated forms and oral interpretation, where required by law.
Registration forms must be available in alternative formats (large print, braille, electronic) upon request.
Election officials must train staff on nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements and may not use literacy tests or other discriminatory practices.