DHSS Press Release |
Date: November 1, 2006 DHSS-102-2006 |
| Vincent P. Meconi, Secretary Jay Lynch, Communications Director (302) 255-9037, Pager (302) 247-8523 Email: jay.lynch@state.de.us |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MACHINE ALLOWS BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED
CITIZENS TO VOTE IN PRIVACY
New Castle –The Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) will host a demonstration of the ADAM Voting Machine at 2PM, Thursday, November 2, 2006 for Delaware Health and Social Services employees located at the Herman Holloway Campus in New Castle.
The ADAM Voting Machine affords persons with disabilities the opportunity to vote independently. The machine tilts forward for ease of voting for persons using wheelchairs. It has a remote control and speech (with use of head phones for privacy) to afford persons with visual impairments to vote independently without reliance on an election official or family member to cast their votes. Every voting location will be equipped with one ADAM on the November 7th general elections. This demonstration is made possible by the Department of Elections.
ADAM Voting Machine Demonstration
Thursday November 2 at 2:00 PM
Biggs Building, entrance # 3, DVI Conference Room
1901 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720
Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.
