Improving Voting Accessibility for Detroit Voters with Disabilites was published by Detroit Disability Power and The Carter Center on June 22, 2023.

"From October 20 to November 8, 2022, Detroit Disability Power (DDP) and The Carter Center evaluated whether polling places in Metro Detroit, which serve 1 million Michiganders (about 10% of the state's population) met long-established standards for accessibility required by state and federal law.  After assessing 261 of 267 polling facilities (98%) used on Election Day in 15 jurisdictions, the observation teams found that only 16% of polling places visited were accessible.

The polling place data generated by the obsevation teams gives decision makers and advocacy organizations clear evidence of where accessibility was insufficient and where remedial action is needed.  This report highlights several key recommendations for how to improve accessibility so that all Michiganders can exercise their right to vote:

• Increase coordination between election management jurisdictions and the state to ensure they have the resources and support necessary to accommodate people with disabilities and qickly resolve issues on Election Day.
• Clearly label all pathways at polling locations and remove any obstructions.
• Ensure that poll workers receive training on the voter access terminals (VATs).
• Centralize training to address inconsistencies in Election day administration that limit access."

Here is  link to the report.