Inclusion Solutions’ LanguageLine Multilingual Virtual Pollworker System Recognized in Election Assistance Commission Clearie Award
Summary
Inclusion Solutions (http://www.inclusionsolutions.com), a leading provider of products and services to help governments create accessible environments to those with disabilities, today announced one of its flagship products, the LanguageLine Multilingual Virtual Pollworker (MVP) system, was recognized by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) as a best practice in election administration in Merced County, California, recipient of the EAC Clearie Award for Improving Accessibility for Voters with Disabilities. Criteria for best practice recognition include creation of positive results, innovation, sustainability, outreach efforts, cost-effectiveness and replicability. “Partnering with elite solution providers like LanguageLine helps Inclusion Solutions provide a complete product portfolio that empowers election officials to make cost-effective, scalable voting equipment and accessories purchases that improve the voting experience for all voters.” Inclusion Solutions has also provided LanguageLine’s MVP to Harris County, Texas, which will be implementing the system at 52 early voting locations before the March 3, 2020 Texas Primary. Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman and Director of Elections Michael Winn have been a leader in accessibility and other initiatives. To date, more than 22,000 Inclusion Solutions Pakflatt® Franklin® voting booths are present in 48 states, and the BallotCall™ alert system is used in thousands of polling places nationwide.