Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA)

Florida's new Voter Assistance Toll-Free Hotline is now operational. The number is 1-866-308-6739, and is available from Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, with extended hours on Election days, 7 am - 7 pm.

Click here to view a press release with more information about the Hotline (PDF, 120k)

The Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access program represents the Advocacy Center's role in the 2002 Help America Vote Act (HAVA). HAVA was inspired by the 2000 Presidential Election troubles, and aims to make voting easier and more accessible for everyone across the country.

PAVA will ensure that people with disabilities have complete access to all aspects of voting in Florida.

Voluntary Guidelines for Accessible Political Campaigns Flyer (Adobe PDF, 295k)
Right to Vote flyer (Adobe PDF, 115k)
For more information about PAVA's role, click here to download a fact sheet about the program
Letter to Bob Graham regarding paper receipts on DRE (Direct Recording Electronic) voting machines
Letter to Palm Beach County Commissioners regarding paper receipts on DRE (Direct Recording Electronic) voting machines
Locate you county's elections office

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