Why the article is helpful
- Analyzed different states and their voting accommodations
- Application effects of Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
- Different types of accommodations for seniors: personal assistance, seniors with hearing and vision impairments, curbside voting, and computerized voting ballot systems
The number of older voters will increase over the years. In this article, the authors analyze what the states are doing in terms of accommodating these older voters at the polls, what effect has recent legislations had with regards to senior accommodations, and how to ensure the integrity of elderly rights. For instance, different types of accommodations for seniors include: personal assistance, seniors with hearing and vision impairments, curbside voting, and computerized voting ballot systems.
Links to article
McEldowney, R., & Teaster, P. B. (2009). Land of the Free, Home of the Brave: Voting Accommodations for Older Adults. Journal Of Aging & Social Policy, 21(2), 159-171. doi:10.1080/08959420902739170