It’s the law that every polling place In New Hampshire has an OmniBallot Tablet available. The NH Secretary of State’s office provides the systems to each polling place.
Future In Sight has partnered with the State of New Hampshire to provide resources that empower and encourage individuals with disabilities to have representation in the upcoming election by exercising their right to vote.
The next local election is coming up on Tuesday, March 10th. To make sure you are prepared to make your voice heard, Future In Sight will be offering live trainings on how to use the OmniBallot Tablet.
Upcoming Training Sessions:
Tuesday, February 10th in Nashua, NH | 2-3PM
Thursday, February 12th in Concord, NH | 2-3PM
Thursday, February 19th in Derry, NH | 2-3PM
Tuesday, February 24th in Portsmouth, NH | 11AM-12PM
Wednesday, February 25th on Zoom | 3-4PM
Wednesday, March 4th on Zoom | 3-4PM
Thursday, March 5th in Keene, NH | 11AM-12PM
To register for a training session and get prepared for the polls, please call 603-224-4039 or email [email protected].
The OmniBallot Tablet was created to make voting accessible to individuals with a range of disabilities (including vision loss and hearing loss) so they may cast their vote in the same private and dignified manner as voters who are not using the system. In fact, anyone is welcome to use – and may find it easier to use – the OmniBallot, not just individuals with a formalized disability.
In addition to providing an accessible way for individuals with disabilities to vote, the presence of the OmniBallot Tablet encourages poll workers and ballot clerks to become more aware of issues related to inclusion and accessibility. When a person uses the OmniBallot, they are not just casting a ballot, they are also helping to preserve and protect the rights of Americans with disabilities.
Thanks to the passing of NH Bill 1264, the OmniBallot Tablet is now available to use at all polling places for ALL elections.
How to cast an Accessible Absentee Ballot
Accessible Absentee Voting Instructional Video - Part 1
Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of our instructional videos to learn how to cast an Accessible Absentee Ballot in NH.
Accessible Absentee Voting Instructional Video - Part 2
Watch Part 1 and Part 2 of our instructional videos to learn how to cast an Accessible Absentee Ballot in NH.
Voting Resources
Polling Places & Times
To find the polling location in your area, use this search tool on the NH Secretary of State’s website.
Hours vary by municipality, however polls must open at 11am or earlier and cannot close before 7pm.
Rides to the Polls
Anyone who has received services from Future In Sight may call 603-224-4039 to request a ride to the polls thanks to support from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.
Forms of Acceptable ID
Bring one of the following forms of ID with you to the polls:
- Driver’s license issued by any state or the federal government
- Photo ID issued by the motor vehicles agency, or office of any other state
- U.S. armed services identification card
- U.S. passport or passcard
- Valid student ID issued by a college, university or career school in NH
- Valid student ID from NH public high school
- Valid student ID from a nonpublic high school in NH
Problems at the Polls
Unfortunately on occasion, some people experience difficulties or issues at their polling place. Here are a few things to keep in mind and what to do if it happens to you:
Upon arrival, you must ask specifically to use the OmniBallot Tablet and a poll worker has to put a code for your Ward into the system to initiate it. The poll worker also needs to put the ballot in the printer to assure it is inserted in the right orientation.
If you are not provided with the equipment or assistance that you need on Election Day, contact the Secretary of State’s office at 1-603-271-3242 from your polling place. They have staff available to help.
Go to vote earlier in the day if you can so that there’s ample time to resolve any issue that might arise. Be kind to the poll workers. They are volunteers!