Date: 
Mon, 1 Aug 2005 17:18:38 -0400
From: 
Rick Gleim <rgleim@aitechnology.com>
To: 
sarah@verifiedvoting.org
Subject: 
Re: Reminder: Please Respond re. Accessibility Features of Avante Voting Technology



Hope this helps.


It's my understanding that the Vote-Trakker DRE machine is the voter
 interface for voters with disabilities to mark an optical scan ballot. Is
there  any difference in accessibility features between the Vote-Trakker DRE
system   and the Optical Vote-Trakker system?

There is no difference as far as accessibility.


In the optical scan ballot marking system, is the audio readback for
voter  verification (by the visually impaired) from the actual marked ballot as
opposed to internal system memory?

The readback is the information coming directly from the marked ballot


What accommodations, if any, does Avante provide for voters without the
use of their hands?

Any device can be used to touch the screen, attached to any type of apparatus.  Our system also had sip and puff.


 Is lap voting possible with any of your equipment?

The accessible keyboard can be placed in ones lap.


Is it possible to adjust the tilt on the full face Vote-Trakker
machine?

The face does not tilt, but it is mounted on an adjustable up and down table.


Does the full-face machine have synchronized audio and video?

No