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Services » Programs » Protection and Advocacy for the Help America Vote Act (PAVA)

Protection and Advocacy for the Help America Vote Act (PAVA)

Established in 2003 as part of the Help American Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). The PAVA program seeks to ensure that individuals with disabilities have full participation in the electoral process through voter education regarding registering to vote, casting a vote and accessing the polling sites. Activities also include training of poll officials and polling site accessibility surveys.

Eligibility Criteria

Funding Source

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Developmental Disabilities

Enabling Laws

  • PAVA Statute

PAVA Publications

  • PAVA Brochure
  • People with Disabilities VOTE! - 2010 Primary Election
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