“The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement with Hays County to ensure voters with disabilities can access polling places.
“The right to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy and must not be diminished or restricted,” U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza said in a press release Monday. “People with disabilities are entitled to equal opportunity and full inclusion at the ballot box. Under this agreement, eligible voters with disabilities in Hays County will be able to exercise their fundamental right to vote and participate in our democracy.”
Investigators surveyed 14 polling places in the county in 2023 and noted some buildings didn’t meet all the requirements on the department’s accessibility checklist.”
…“It’s an ongoing issue we deal with,” said Molly Broadway, the training and technical support specialist for voting rights with Disability Rights Texas. “Polling sites change for various reasons … so it’s good to get these locations checked on a regular basis.”’
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