Code of Virginia § 24.2-626.1. Acquisition and use of accessible voting devices.
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The governing body of any county or city shall provide for the use of a voting or counting system in all elections that shall:
1. Provide for at least one voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place, including nonvisual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters; and
2. Provide alternative language accessibility when required by § 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. § 10503).
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