Voice recognition (or speech recognition)

BySteve 2021-03-26

A software application that enables a computer to accept voice commands. This allows for little or no use of the keyboard and mouse.

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catastrophic system failure

BySteve 2021-04-01

Total loss of function or functions, such as the loss or unrecoverable corruption of voting data or the failure of an on board battery of volatile memory.

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ballot measure

BySteve 2021-03-31

A question that appears on the ballot for approval or rejection. A contest on a ballot where the voter may vote yes or no

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Captioning

BySteve 2021-03-25

The art of adding captions to a television program or movie or podcast.

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Braille terminal

BySteve 2021-03-25

Machines that convert text on a screen to braille by raising bumps through holes on a flat surface.

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Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices

BySteve 2021-03-252021-03-25

People with mobility, circulatory, or respiratory disabilities use a variety of devices for mobility. Some use walkers, canes, crutches, or braces while others use manually-operated or power wheelchairs, all of which are primarily designed for use by people with disabilities. Businesses must allow people with disabilities to use these devices in all areas where customers…

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National Voter Registration Act

BySteve 2021-03-252021-03-25

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993, also known as the “Motor Voter Act,” makes it easier for all Americans to exercise their fundamental right to vote. One of the basic purposes of the Act is to increase the historically low registration rates of minorities and persons with disabilities that have resulted from discrimination. The…

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