Know Your Voting Rights: Polling Place Accessibility

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local governments to make sure that people with disabilities have a full and equal opportunity to vote in all elections. This includes making sure polling places are accessible to people with disabilities.

Major accessibility issues can include:

• Limited accessible parking spaces at the polling place

• Lack of “Curbside Voting” signs that explain how to cast a ballot in-person outside of the polling place

• Lack of ramps along the path to the polling place entrance

• Narrow paths or doorways that aren’t wide enough for mobility devices

• Doors that are difficult to open

• Lack of accessible voting machines

• Poll workers turning away voters

What should I do if my polling place is not accessible?

If you are not able to access your polling place, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

You can also call the Hotline or visit the Election Protection website if you have other questions about voting in Missouri. This can include questions on registration deadlines, how to request an absentee ballot, etc.