RS 18:524: Voting Accessibility Advisory Group

A. The Voting Accessibility Advisory Group is created and established in the Department of State. The group shall be comprised of at least seven members selected by the secretary of state, a majority of which shall be disabled and represent a diversity of accessibility needs.

B. The group shall consult on voting accessibility issues including but not limited to:

(1) Improving election commissioner training, specifically related to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq., as amended, and assisting voters with disabilities.

(2) Improving accessibility in voting systems.

(3) Creating publications of best practices related to accessible voting for local election officials.

(4) Revising and improving the department's publications and postings at voting locations.

(5) Increasing accessibility of information on the department's website.