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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 16, 2006 Anniversary of Landmark "Help America Vote Act" November marks the first federal election since law’s deadline for compliance with voting system requirements Contact: Maureen Fitzgerald, Executive Director 502-564-2967 On Oct 26, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into the Help America Vote (HAVA, which among other things, seeks to secure election access for a wide range of individuals with disabilities - including, but not limited to, individuals with mental, sensory, and physical disabilities - pursuant to Congress' broad mandate to "ensure the full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote, and accessing polling places." November's election marks the first federal election since HAVA's deadline for ensuring that each polling place is accessible and has at least one accessible voting machine to ensure the right of every citizen with a disability the same private and independent vote guaranteed any other citizen. Protection and Advocacy in Kentucky has been providing education and information, about the voting process, to potential voters with disabilities and steps to take should they encounter problems voting on Election day. A Voter Hotline with P & A staff will be available from 6 am to 6 pm (EST) on November 7, 2006 to advise voters with disabilities who encounter any problems. Hotline Number is 1-800-372-2988. For more information about Protection and Advocacy in Kentucky visit www.kypa.net # # #

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