Accessible Voting and Services

Accessible voter information 

The Voter Information Pamphlet is available in accessible formats: 

•   On sfelections.org in PDF, HTML, XML, and MP3 formats 

•   Large print (English, Chinese, Spanish, Filipino) 

•   Audio on USB flash drive, cassette, compact disc (CD), or National Library Service

    (NLS) cartridge

To request, call (415) 554-4375. Copies are also available from the Talking Books and Braille Center, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, (415) 557-4253.

Accessible voting 

All voters have the following options:

Vote by Mail: See here. Requests to vote by mail must be received by October 29.

•   If you have a disability, you may use the accessible vote-by-mail system at sfelections.org/access to access and mark your ballot using any computer with internet access. After marking your ballot, you must print it, place it in a return envelope, and return it by mail or in person.

•   To request a large-print ballot, contact the Department of Elections. 

Vote at a Voting Center: The Voting Centers at City Hall and San Francisco State University are accessible; City Hall is accessible from any of its four entrances. Each Voting Center has all of the assistance tools listed below. For more information, see here.

Vote at Your Polling Place: See back cover for address and accessibility information. 

•   If your polling place entrance and voting area are functionally accessible, “YES” is printed below the accessibility symbol on the back cover 

•   If your polling place is not accessible, go to sfelections.org/pollsite or call (415) 554-4375 for the location of the nearest accessible polling place within your voting district. 

•   An accessible ballot-marking device is available at every polling place, including the Voting

    Centers at City Hall and San Francisco State University. 

o It allows voters with sight or mobility impairments or other specific needs to vote

   independently and privately.

o You can select the ballot format (touchscreen, audio, or both) and the ballot language:

   English, Chinese (Cantonese or Mandarin audio), Spanish, or Filipino.

o You can review your choices before printing and casting your ballot.

o The device is compatible with various assistive devices, such as sip/puff switches and

   headpointers. You may bring your own device or request one at (415) 554-4375. If

   possible, provide 72 hours’ notice to ensure availability.

o Learn more at sfelections.org .

•   Other forms of assistance are available at every polling place and Voting Center: 

o Personal assistance: you may bring up to two people, including poll workers, into the voting

   booth. 

o Curbside voting: If you are unable to enter your polling place, poll workers can bring voting

   materials to you outside the polling place. 

o Seated voting.

o Voting tools: magnifiers and easy-grip pens for signing the roster and marking the ballot. 

o American Sign Language interpretation by video is available at the Department of

   Elections office.