a recap of the Accessible Voting Experience with Evan and Kelvin
October 30, 2024 · 34 min
In this episode, hosts Evan and Kelvin discuss their personal experiences with the accessible voting process for individuals with blindness or low vision. Highlighting their voting experiences, the challenges faced with accessibility at polling places, the importance of proper terminology,like screen reader virces text to speach, and the overall user experience with voting machines. And of course, They conclude with a light-hearted discussion about their favorite sandwiches and the importance of exercising the right to vote.
Chapters
00:00Introduction and Personal Updates
04:48Tech Piece of the Week: Apple Account Rebranding
06:55Voting Experiences: Accessibility Challenges
10:34Voting Process: Machine Navigation Issues
15:10Terminology and Communication in Voting
20:00Reviewing the Ballot: User Experience
24:48Final Thoughts on Voting Accessibility
29:56Sandwich of the Week and Closing Remarks