For voters with a disability, the Pennsylvania Department of State website has information on accessible voting machines, getting accessible mail-in ballots, what to do if your polling place is not accessible, alternative ballot options, and accessible ballot marking options for mail-in ballots. 

Voting in Person at the Polls in Bucks County

Every polling place in Pennsylvania will have at least one accessible voting system.  The system used in Bucks County is the Clear Access Ballot Marking Device.  Click on the image below to watch an instructional video on the how to use the device.  

If you have any questions at the polling place on election day, poll workers are there to help you. Poll workers are trained to maintain the secrecy of your ballot.

You Can Get Assistance at the Polls

If you need help voting due to a disability, you may bring a person of your choice to assist you in the voting process. There are a few restrictions on who to bring, including that you may not choose  a person who is a judge of elections, your union representative or your employer.

The first time you have someone help you vote, the election officials at your polling place will ask you to complete and sign a form called a Declaration of Need of Assistance.  After the first time, your registration record will note that you completed the form. 

Assistance with Applying for or Returning your Mail Ballot

If you have a disability that prevents you from applying in person for your mail ballot or delivering your mail ballot, you may designate an agent to deliver your ballot materials for you. You must designate the agent in writing using this English PDF form, Spanish PDF form, Chinese PDF form or a form provided by the county.  Call the Bucks County Board of Elections for more information:  215-348-6154 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M-F.

Accessible Remote Ballot Marking for Mail Ballots

Voters who use screen readers and assistive devices can request an accessible remote ballot.  For more information and instructions on how to request an accessible remote ballot click here.