Thursday, May 11, 2006

Election Day Hotline for Voters with Disabilities Californians with disabilities who plan to vote in the upcoming election on June 6, 2006 have a new ally in assuring full and equal access to the voting process. With funding from the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) is sponsoring a toll-free hotline for voters with disabilities who have difficulty accessing polling places or casting ballots. People with disabilities who have general questions about the voting process are also welcome to call the hotline. The hotline is equipped to receive voice and TDD calls. The toll-free number is: 800-776-5746. Individuals who speak languages other than English should state their language and an interpreter will be connected to the call. Callers who wish to use the California Relay Service may call 800-735-2929 (English) or 800-855-3000 (Spanish) or 866-327-8877 (Video Relay). PAI is a non-profit organization mandated to advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilites.