Tools
Put our library of usable tools and templates to use in your elections office today.
One of our principles is to share what we produce widely and freely. Distilling our research and experiencing working with election offices across the country into useful, usable tools and resources is one way that do that. Here are some of the workbooks, toolkits, and stand alone tools that we’ve produced. They are free to use and adapt. Election officials should check state law to see if you’re able to use them.
Several of these tools were developed as part of our ongoing partnership with the ElectionTools.org, which is now part of the U.S. Alliance for Elections Excellence Resource Library.
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…
First steps for accessibility testing
A practical guide for making election technology accessible — from online voter registration to electronic poll books. Covers the POUR principles, a layered testing approach,…
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.
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.
Handbook for VVSG 2.0 Usability and Accessibility Test Strategies
A guidance handbook for testing voting systems against the usability and accessibility requirements in VVSG 2.0
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.
Permanent VBM mailer template
3 templates to help you communicate with voters on your permanent vote by mail list, whatever your state requires.
Poll worker training assisting voters with disabilities
A training guide and slide presentation to help election officials prepare poll workers to assist voters with disabilities.
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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