2024 Secretary of State ADA Audit

Secretary of State ADA Audit
Observer*

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Total Active Voters*
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Parking and Path of Travel

The purpose of this checklist is to quickly assess whether a VSPC or ballot drop box presents barriers for people with disabilities during in-person voting.
1. Are accessible parking spaces designated in the parking lot and/or at the curb?*

LotCurb
1. Notes
2. If accessible parking is located at the curb, is there a 36” curb cut to access the path of travel to the entrance?*

YesNoN/A
2. Notes
3. If accessible parking is in the parking lot, is there at least one accessible parking space for every 25 parking spaces that is a minimum of 96” wide? (If there is only one accessible parking place required, it must be van accessible and should measure a minimum 132” wide)*

YesNoN/A
3. Notes
4. If there are multiple accessible parking spaces, is there at least one van accessible space per six accessible parking spaces, clearly marked with the standard van accessible parking sign posted a minimum of 5’ above the ground (measured from ground to the bottom of the sign).*

YesNoN/A
4. Notes
5. Is the accessible parking space nearest the accessible entrance?*

YesNo
5. Notes
6. Is the accessible parking space accompanied by a 60” access aisle? (2 spaces can share 1 aisle)*

YesNo
6. Notes
7. Is the accessible parking space clear of all obstructions, level and smooth?*

YesNo
7. Notes
8. Are the accessible entrance and regular entrance the same?*

YesNo
8. Notes
9. Is the path to the accessible entrance at least 36” wide?*

YesNo
9. Notes
10. If stairs are present at the accessible entrance, is there an accessible ramp provided?*

YesNoN/A
10. Notes
11. If there is a ramp:
11-A. Are the handrails 34" above the ground?*

YesNoN/A
11-B. Are there 12" handrail extensions?*

YesNoN/A
11-C. Is there ramp edge protection less than 4" above the ground?*

YesNoN/A
11-D. Is the ramp at least 36" wide?*

YesNoN/A
11-E. Is the slope of the ramp no more than 1 inch height for every 12 inches of length? (If using a level, the pitch will read 8.33% or less)*

YesNoN/A
11. Notes
12. Are wall-mounted objects that project into a pedestrian route from the side or that are overhead located so that people who are blind or have low vision will either detect the objects before they run into them or safely pass under them? (e.g., wall-mounted boxes, signs, handrail extensions, trees, drinking fountains)*

YesNoN/A
12. Notes
13. Are the undersides of exterior stairs enclosed or protected with a cane detectable barrier so that people who are blind or have low vision will not hit their heads on the underside?*

YesNoN/A
13. Notes
Building Entrance and Interior

The accessible entrance to the building should be free of steps. If there are steps inside the entrance, there should be a ramp, lift or elevator available.
1. Is the opening of the door to the accessible entrance of the building a minimum of 32” wide? (This does not include the panic bar)*

YesNo
1. Notes
2. Does the entrance have an accessible door opener?*

YesNo
2. Notes
3. If the accessible entrance door is equipped with an accessible door opener, is it working?*

YesNoN/A
3. Notes
4. If there is no automatic door opener, does it take more than 5lbs. of pull or push to open the door?*

YesNoN/A
4. Notes
5. Is the door threshold less than 1/2" high?*

YesNo
5. Notes
6. Is the route from the accessible entrance to the voting area at least 36" wide?*

YesNo
6. Notes
7. Are there objects on or by the wall in the accessible path of travel that stick out more than 4 inches?*

YesNo
7. Notes
8. If there are objects on the wall, are they higher than 27” from the floor?*

YesNoN/A
8. Notes
9. If there are objects on the wall, are they lower than 80" from the floor?*

YesNoN/A
9. Notes
Elevator

(If applicable)
1. Is the voting area on the same floor as the accessible entrance? If yes, skip to Voting Area and Equipment.*

YesNo
1. Notes
2. Is there an elevator or lift?

YesNo
2. Notes
3. Can the elevator/lift be operated independently, including opening, and closing the door?

YesNo
3. Notes
4. Are the call and floor selector buttons a minimum of 15” and a maximum of 48” above the floor?

YesNo
4. Notes
5. Is the door opening of the elevator/lift at least 36” wide?

YesNo
5. Notes
6. What are the dimensions of the inside of the elevator/lift car?
Wide:wide Deep:deep
6. Notes
Voting Area and Equipment

The voting area should include all statutorily required information signs in English and Spanish. The signs should be a minimum of 12”x18”. (If they are smaller, they should have a magnifying sheet or glass for low vision voters to use to read them.)
1. Is the voting area path of travel at least 36”?*

YesNo
1. Notes
2. Is there enough room to provide a turning space in front of the accessible voting equipment, such as a circle, that is at least 60" in diameter?*

YesNo
2. Notes
3. Is the accessible voting booth no more than 48” high and positioned so that the voter has privacy?*

YesNo
3. Notes
Ballot Drop Box Location (if applicable)

Complete this section if you are at a VSPC or central count facility with standalone drop box nearby.
1. Is the drop box open to receive ballots?

YesNo
1. Notes
2. Is there at least 30" by 48" of clear space for a side approach (the accessible pedestrian route) to the opening of the drop box?

YesNo
2. Notes
3. Is the opening of the drop box within 10” of the accessible pedestrian route?

YesNo
3. Notes
4. Is the drop box opening less than 48” from the ground?

YesNo
4. Notes
5. Can the drop box opening be manipulated with a slightly clenched fist?

YesNo
5. Notes
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Secretary of State ADA Audit

Parking and Path of Travel

Building Entrance and Interior

Elevator

Voting Area and Equipment

Ballot Drop Box Location (if applicable)