Chelan County Elections

Accessible Voting

Accessible Voting

Voters with Disabilities

As a voter with a disability, you can request a reasonable accommodation or assistance to vote. Our office is committed to ensuring accessibility at our Elections Office voting center in the Chelan County Courthouse and that you have the opportunity to vote privately and independently.

Counting your ballot
Accessible Voting for People with Disabilities

Accessibility for all

As required by the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA), Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) will be available at the Elections Office voting center in the Chelan County Courthouse. Voters who are visually impaired or have difficulty reading can listen to the entire ballot to facilitate independent voting. Other assistive devices are also available.

If you are unable to cast a ballot due to a disability, you may designate a person of your choice, or two election officers, to enter the voting booth and record the votes as you direct. A person who has a guardian may still be able to vote and should not be turned away from a voting center by an election worker. Guardianship papers indicate if an individual has the right to vote. If there is ever doubt about a person’s voting status, the person should be issued a provisional ballot to vote with.

The April 23, 2024 Special Election ballot will include Manson Parks and Recreation District only. Only voters who reside within this district will receive a ballot.
The Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) will be available at the Chelan County Elections Office, Level 3, during regular business hours April 5, 2024 through April 22 and on Election Day, April 23, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Online Voters' Guide

Manson Parks and Recreation District Local Voters' Pamphlet Insert

Accessible Voting Unit (AVUs)

Accessible Voting Units (AVUs) are available starting 18 days before Election Day, until 8pm on Election Day. AVUs are wheelchair-accessible and screened from other voters to maintain privacy. An AVU presents your ballot on a monitor. You select choices by touching a screen, using a select wheel, or by using a tool. You can use head-phones to listen to the text and prompts on your ballot. The AVU can also be fitted with sip-and-puff tools.

 

Ballot drop box locations for April 23, 2024 Special Election:

Chelan County Courthouse 
350 Orondo Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801 

Indoor boxes: M - F 9am - 5pm
Licensing Office - Level 2
Or Elections Office - Level 3

Wenatchee Public Library
310 Douglas St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Outdoor Box: 24 Hours a day
Drive-thru access
Manson Public Library
80 Wapato Way
Manson, WA 98831
Outdoor Box: 24 Hours a day
Walk up access.

Contact us

For information regarding assistance with voter registration, voting, replacement ballots or accessibility issues, please contact the Election Department at (509) 667-6808. 

Chelan County Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) 

As of 2016, Chelan County Disability Advisory Committee established an Accessible Community Advisory Committee (ACAC) as authorized by the County Auditor. Through the Accessible Communities Act (Chapter 215, Laws of 2010), our county can promote greater awareness and accessibilty. The Act offers support for effective solutions and partnerships to engage the disability community, local government and organizations.

Purpose 

The purpose of the Accessible Community Advisory Committee is to promote greater awareness of disability issues and to improve access for and inclusion and acceptance of persons with disabilities in Chelan County.

Responsibilities

Advise the Chelan County Board of County Commissioners on addressing the needs of persons with disabilities in emergency plans;

Advise the county and other local governments within the county on access to programs, services and activities, new construction or renovation projects, sidewalks, other pedestrian routes of travel, and disability parking enforcement;

Develop local initiatives and activities to promote greater awareness of disability issues, and acceptance, involvement, and access of persons with disabilities within the community;

Conduct public hearings and other investigations to determine the needs and priorities of county residents with disabilities;

Carry out other duties that the Chelan County Board of County Commissioners may request under the provisions of the State of Washington Accessible Communities Act (Chapter 215, Laws of 2010) 

RCW 36.01.310
RCW 50.40.071
RCW 29A.46.260

Chelan and Douglas County Accessibility Advisory Committee 2015
Disability Advisory Committees are made up of people with disabilities, disability community advocates, and service providers. The committees provide county elections departments with input regarding reasonable accommodations that help ensure equal access so that all registered voters can vote independently and privately (RCW 29A.04.223).

Postage Program for the Visually Impaired

USPS has a special postage program for the Visually Impaired
Anyone who cannot see or use conventionally printed materials due to a physical impairment may qualify for this free postage program.
Mailing Free Matter for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Other accessibility resources

Posted: 09/21/2016 03:13 PM
Last Updated: 03/26/2024 02:34 PM

Chelan County Elections Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 04
    Apr 2024
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Public Meeting: Official Logic and Accuracy Test of Voting System and Accessible Voting Unit (AVU) Demonstration

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 05
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Ballots will be mailed to voters

  • 05
    Apr 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Voting Center is open for 18 days in Election's Office

  • 11
    Apr 2024
    03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

    Observer Training

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

  • 15
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.