Polling Place Accessibility Earns Coco Award

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA —Efforts to improve voter accessibility in Contra Costa County were recognized with a national award.

The Clearinghouse Award from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission was awarded for a class that helps poll workers think about accessibility and how modifications to a polling place can affect voters. It has been taken by 700 people.

The county's Elections Division also provides each polling place with an "accessibility kit" with information, pictures and tools needed to eliminate accessibility barriers.

"Their goal has always been to ensure the greatest access to voting for the greatest number of voters regardless of any physical barrier," said Registrar of Voters Joe Canciamilla. "These resources give our poll workers the understanding, training and tools needed to provide that
opportunity to all of our citizens."

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