Voting and Voter Resources
Disability Voting and Voter Resources
We’ve put together helpful resources for voting and voters in Pennsylvania.
To see resources, CLICK ON AN AREA BELOW and it will open and list the resources for that area.
Important Deadlines for Voting in Pennsylvania
October 24, 2022 – last day to register to vote in the November 2022 election
November 1, 2022 – last day to request an absentee or mail in ballot. Your request must be received by 5 P.M.
November 8, 2022 – Last day for County Boards of Elections to receive voted mail-in and civilian absentee ballots (must be received by 8:00 P.M.)
November 8, 2022 – Election Day
Help to Register to Vote
Voting for the First Time
Voter ID for First Time Voters
When voting at a polling place for the first time, you must show proof of who you are – identification – either with a photo or not. Learn more about the types of ID you can show.
Accessible Voting and Voters with Disabilities
Accessible Voting and Voters with Disabilities Information – Voters with a disability may get help voting. This PA Voter page describes your choices for how to vote.
Look up Accessibility of Your Voting Location
Form: For Your Declaration That You Need Assistance Voting – The first time you have someone help you vote, the election officials at your polling place will ask you to complete and sign a form called a Declaration of Need of Assistance. After the first time, your registration record will note that you completed the form.
Designated Agent Form (So someone else can return your Mail-in ballot to a drop off location) – If you have a disability that prevents you from applying in person for your mail ballot or delivering your mail ballot, you can fill in a Designated Agent Form so another person (an “agent”) can deliver your ballot for you.
Apply for an Accessible Remote Ballot – Voters can request an accessible remote ballot after they apply for a Mail-In ballot. These ballots allows those who use screen readers and assistive devices to vote a mail ballot privately and independently.
What to Do if You Have a Problem at the Polls or Voting
Election Day Hotline – On November 8th, 2022, if you have a problem voting, Disability Rights PA is participating in the Election Protection hotline and assisting with calls. Please call 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).
File An Online Complaint – If you are a Pennsylvania voter and want to file a formal Election Complaint, you can use the online form from The Pennsylvania Department of State.
Other Helpful Voting Resources
The Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT) – has an Election Day Survival Toolkit.
Disability Rights Pennsylvania webinar presentation on Voter Rights for Self Advocates (Powerpoint). (View the Video Recording)
Disability Rights Pennsylvania webinar presentation Voter Rights and Pennsylvania Rules for Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals (Powerpoint) (View the Video Recording)
Disability Rights Pennsylvania– DRP’s resources include various voter guides on topics for voters with disabilities.
Temple Institute on Disabilities – has many important Pennsylvania voter resources.