Philadelphia, PA, USA – Verified Voting, a leading organization dedicated to strengthening democracy through the responsible use of technology in elections, is pleased to announce its participation in Access Ready Inc.’s “Stand By Me” On-Call Consulting Program. This partnership marks another action toward fostering significant collaboration between the voting security and accessible voting communities, two groups that have historically faced challenges in aligning their objectives.
“Working together, we hope to find a collaborative path that is inclusive of security and accessibility,” said Douglas George Towne, Chair and CEO of Access Ready, Inc. “By joining forces with Verified Voting, we are committed to creating a more inclusive electoral process that upholds both the integrity and accessibility of voting for all.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Access Ready to continue bridging the gap between security and accessibility and to ensure a more inclusive democracy for all,” said Pamela Smith, President & CEO of Verified Voting. “Our vision is to ensure that every voter can cast an effective ballot without barriers and have justified confidence that their vote counts.”
Through the “Stand By Me” program, Verified Voting will benefit from Access Ready’s expertise in accessible technology, receive guidance on best practices, and participate in strategic discussions aimed at enhancing both security and accessibility in the voting process. The collaboration aims to build more trust and understanding between the two communities, ultimately leading to more secure and accessible elections.
For more information about Verified Voting’s mission and initiatives, visit https://verifiedvoting.org/about/.