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Machines Assist Individuals with Disabilities to Vote

Voting machines accepted by the Americans with Disabilities Act encourage individuals with disabilities to cast their vote. Despite this technology, the process can still take up to 30 minutes. But a new voting system developed by UF researcher Juan Gilbert, which is in its demonstration stage, could help voters who still feel uneasy visiting the booths.

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