Voters with Disabilities 2024 Info

Massachusetts wants to make voting accessible for all voters.  All polling places are checked to make sure they meet state accessibility regulations. Poll workers are trained to help voters with disabilities.

How to Register to Vote in Massachusetts

You can register to vote in Massachusetts if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen
  • Live in Massachusetts
  • 18 years or older
  • Not in jail for a serious crime

You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person.

The deadline to register to vote, update your registration, or change your party is 10 days before any election or town meeting.

Voters with Disabilities

The Secretary of the Commonwealth has info about:

Elections Division Phone: 1-800-462-VOTE (8683)

TTY:  1-800-720-3480

Email: elections@sec.state.ma.us

Massachusetts Voters Bill of Rights

Your voting rights are protected. These rights are guaranteed to qualified registered voters. If you feel that your right to vote has been violated in any way, call the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division at 1-800-462-VOTE (8683). 

Voting Rights for People with Disabilities in Massachusetts

Disability Law Center (DLC) has Voter Advocacy resources: 

REV UP Massachusetts

REV Up aims to increase the number of people with disabilities who vote. We have what you need to: 

        • Register to Vote

        • Get educated on the issues

        • Vote 

REV UP is non-partisan. It invites voters of any party to join the efforts.

The Arc of Massachusetts Voter Resource Center

The Arc of Massachusetts has a Voting Resource Center. Election season is just around the corner.. We have important resources and information about your voting rights.

Vote 411 – Massachusetts

U.S. Vote Foundation’s Massachusetts Voters with Disabilities Guide

This guide can help answer some of your questions:What are the rules of assistance for disabled voters in Massachusetts?

  • What are the ways to request a Vote by Mail Ballot in Massachusetts?How is the Massachusetts mail-in or absentee ballot process made accessible for voters with print disabilities?
  • What accommodations are available for voters with disabilities at polling locations in Massachusetts?How can I prepare to use accessible voting equipment prior to Election Day?
  • Who do I contact if I have problems when voting in Massachusetts?

Find Your City or Town Voting Info

Check with your town or city clerk’s office for more voting info.

Fact sheet created 7/25/24


Disclaimer: INDEX is pleased to provide you this information. Please note,  this information is not comprehensive, nor is it intended to take the place of professional advice. We encourage you to check other resources of such information. No endorsement by the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, DisabilityInfo.org,  INDEX, or affiliates, should be inferred. We reserve the right to remove, to modify, or to add any information at any time, for any reason, and without notice.