New voting machines for people with disabilities in Michigan were unveiled recently, ensuring that blind and visually impaired residents will be able to privately and accurately cast their vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
On Nov. 6, thousands of visually impaired Michigan voters will get to cast their ballot independently. Once they put on their headphones, the Voter-Assisted Terminal — or VAT — will give them speech prompts to let them know which ballot they’re selecting, and the candidates they can choose.