19 posts in "Category: toolkit"
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A protocol for usable accessibility testing for voting systems
A step-by-step protocol for testing whether voting systems let voters with disabilities vote privately and independently.
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Communicating Election and Post-Election Processes Toolkit
A toolkit for election officials to create educational materials about election and post-election processes, adaptable for any jurisdiction.
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E-Pollbook Usability Test Protocol
A structured testing protocol for identifying e-pollbook usability problems before Election Day, using mock-election scenarios with poll workers.
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Voter response mailer toolkit
This toolkit includes templates and design guidance to make voter response mailers that are clear, actionable, and effective. We will be releasing 4 tools in...
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Usability testing toolkit
5 variations of resources to help you run usability testing in different settings.
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Creating accessible forms for print and PDF
This toolkit brings together 5 resources to help you build accessible PDF forms.
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Setting goals in election operations
This guide outlines step 2 in the planning process: taking your insights and turning them into the foundations for actionable plans. Use this guide and...
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Polling place signage toolkit
Signage guidelines and ready-to-use templates for election offices of all sizes.
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Communicating Election and Post-Election Processes Toolkit
Use this toolkit to create educational materials about pre- and post-election processes that observers and the public can understand.
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Voter education design toolkit
Best practices and templates for designing effective communication materials using the bite-snack-meal framework.
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Civic icons and images
Visuals to enhance your website, voter guides, posters, mailers, and more.
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Post-election debrief toolkit
After an election, election offices have a brief period to pause and assess the important work they have accomplished. These 3 tools will support you...
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How to: Design impactful voter education materials
A toolkit to support community-based and voter advocacy groups to create engaging, accessible, and action-oriented voter education materials.
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Designing manuals for poll workers
3 resources to help you write and design manuals that make it easy for poll workers to find information, even in stressful situations.
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Toolkit: Designing materials for vote by mail
We have materials to support any state or county scaling up their vote-by-mail. In this toolkit, you’ll find templates and...
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Designing vote by mail envelopes
Learn how to design a vote at home envelope package that works for USPS, state legal requirements, and plain language and design recommendations.
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