Accessible Voting

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It is a priority of Clark County elections officials and the Office of the Secretary of State to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to vote independently and privately. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about how to register or vote. We are here to help at 564.397.2345 or elections@clark.wa.gov.  

Accessible voting units

In addition to voting by mail, voters may vote using accessible voting units (AVUs). You may vote using an AVU which presents your ballot on a monitor. You select choices by touching the screen, by using a wheel, or by using a tool. You can use headphones to listen to the text. Machines can also be fitted with sip-and-puff tools. If you would prefer to use a sip-and-puff tool, please bring your tool with you when you come to the Elections Office. AVUs are wheelchair-accessible and screened from other voters to maintain privacy. 

Accessible Voting Unit

Citizens are also welcome to come to the Elections Office for a hands-on demonstration of how to vote using an AVU. Call the Elections Office at 564.397.2345 or email us at elections@clark.wa.gov to arrange an appointment to vote using an AVU or to arrange a demonstration.

AVUs are available from 8 am until 5 pm beginning 18 days prior to each election at the Elections Office at 1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver. On Election Day, AVUs are available from 7 am until 8 pm.

If you need transportation to our office and you do not use C-TRAN buses, please contact C-VAN at 360.695.0123 or (TTY 360.695.9715).

 

Select the image below to watch the ASL video on importance of your signature

 

ASL- why your signature is important

Replacement Ballot

To access the online ballot marking program, click here and enter your first name, last name and date of birth to receive a ballot based upon where you live.

Ballots are now forwarded by the post office. If you have moved and have not updated your address, you will need to contact us so we can provide you a ballot for your current residence. You must notify us to update your information.

If your ballot becomes lost or damaged, you may request a replacement ballot by contacting the Elections Office.

564.397.2345

Speech-to-speech relay 711 or 877.833.6341

elections@clark.wa.gov
1408 Franklin Street, Vancouver 98661
 

Accessible Voter's Pamphlet

Local voters' pamphlet

An audio version of the local voters' pamphlet or online voters' guide will be available online approximately 20 days before Election Day. Click on the link directly below this paragraph to listen to the audio version of the current online voters' guide.

To be placed on a list to receive a copy of the local voters' pamphlet on a CD, call 564.397.2345 or email elections@clark.wa.gov. Provide your name, telephone number and mailing address.  

State voters' pamphlet

Accessible formats of the state voters' pamphlet are available online. If you wish to join the subscription list to receive a copy on a CD or a USB drive of the state voters' pamphlet, please call the voter hotline at 800.448.4881 or email voterspamphlet@sos.wa.gov. Provide your preferred format, name, telephone number and mailing address.  

Additional Resources

U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Resources for voters with disabilities.

Disability Rights Washington - Voting Videos and More Resources
Voting videos and other helpful information about voter rights for people with disabilities in Washington.

Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities of Southwest Washington
Resources for seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers in Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Skamania and Klickitat counties.