1. Health and Human Services (HHS) Grants HAVA Compliance and Polling Place Accessibility

2. The Help America Vote Act

3. PUBLIC LAW 107-252 The Help America Vote Act Passed October 29, 2002 Section 261: PAYMENTS TO STATES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO ASSURE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

4. To Assure Access

5. HAVA Section 261(b) Use of Funds (1) Making polling places, including the path of travel, entrances, exits and voting areas of each polling facility, accessible to individuals with disabilities, including the blind and visually impaired,

6. HAVA Section 261(b) Use of Funds (1) in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and

7. HAVA Section 261(b) Use of Funds (2) Providing individuals with disabilities including the blind and visually impaired with information about the accessibility of polling places including outreach programs to inform the individuals about the availability of accessible polling places

8. HAVA Section 261(b) Use of Funds (2) and training of election officials, poll workers, and election volunteers on how best to promote the access and participation of individuals with disabilities in elections for Federal office

9. Assure Access Funds are available

10. Make Polls Accessible Path of travel Entrances Exits Voting areas Outreach to inform about availability of accessible polling places Training staff and poll workers on how to promote access

11. In 2004 Of the 44 counties 18 counties applied for HHS grants and were reimbursed a total of: $44,203

12. In 2005 Of the 44 counties So far 12 counties have applied for HHS grants and were reimbursed a total of: $36,466

13. To Date 26 counties have submitted plans to assure access to their polling places HHS grants have reimbursed counties: $80,669

14. Funds Available Idaho has been awarded: $300,000 Idaho has utilized: $80,669 Funds Available = $219,331

15. Boundary County

16. Bonner County

17. Latah County

18. What’s Been Done Parking provisions Ramps Cones Signs Lights Accessible voting booths Secrecy screens

19. What’s Been Done Mailing of access information One time wages for student greeters Door handles Automatic Doors Door bells Disability Brochure and Video Project Vote support

20. Applying & Reporting One page Application Form One page Precinct Description Form Available via email Estimate cost and submit File a Narrative Report March 1, 2006 describing the project(s) and how the funds were utilized

21. Assuring Access Funds are available now Survey your polling places Make a reasonable plan Spread the work out Consider sub-contracting Call for assistance

22. Let Your Community Know What you are doing now to assure access What you will do to assure access For all voters

23. Questions? Please call if you need more information