VOTING IS FOR ALL PEOPLE
Funded by the Help America Vote Act of 2002, the Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA) program has been established to advance the participation of individuals with disabilities in the electoral process. We are focusing the use of our allotted money on training, education, and assistance. We offer services regarding voter rights and responsibilities, voter registration, and Election Day access.
Actual poll site accessibility is also a priority of Iowa P&A, and we can provide a grievance form for voters to file a complaint or possibly pursue other legal action. In turn, Iowa P&A is involved with the Secretary of State's office with HAVA planning and implementation to ensure the rights of persons with disabilities are included.
Need a ride to the polls on Election day?
Contact your local transit authority
Contact your local paratransit service
Ask your case manager for ideas.
Speak with your service provider about options.
Contact IDACTION at the following e-mail address:
Please give them the following information:
Name
Phone Number
Address
Party Affiliation (Democrat or Republican)
Once your information is received, they will pass it along to your respective party (Democrat or Republican). It will be up to your party to make transportation arrangements with you.
If you need asssistance with voting or need more information, please contact Iowa P&A at 1-800-779-2502 Voice, 1-866-483-3342 TTY.
Remember to vote on Voting Day!
You can find voter registration forms, request for absentee ballot forms and other voting information on this page. For county auditor information please click on
https://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/auditors/AuditorsList.html
If you would like more information about the PAVA program or about your voting rights, please contact Iowa P&A.
For additional voting information, you may visit the Iowa Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.ia.us.
You may also visit the ID Action website at https://www.idaction.org
PAVA Brochure.pdf
Iowa Absentee Ballot Request Form.pdf
Guide to Etiquette.pdf
Bill of Iowa Voting Rights poster.pdf
Here is a link to the Department of Justice opinion letter regarding Section 931(a)(3) of HAVA. The letter states that "persons with disabilities must be able to gain access to the polling place in order to be able to use the accessible voting system." http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/voting/hava/msdisability.htm