Transportation, accessibility resources, and voting options for seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone facing mobility challenges
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal laws, you have the right to accessible polling places, assistance at the polls, and alternative voting methods if you face transportation or mobility challenges. This page provides resources to help you exercise your right to vote, no matter your circumstances.
Election Day is coming up! Several national programs provide free or discounted rides to polling places:
Lyft partners with nonprofits to provide free and discounted rides to polls on Election Day. Ride codes are distributed through partner organizations including:
Contact these organizations before Election Day to request a ride code.
Uber occasionally offers promo codes worth $10-20 off rides to polling places on Election Day. Check Uber's app or website closer to elections for current offers.
Many cities offer free public transportation on Election Day. Contact your local transit authority to find out if your area participates. ADA-accessible paratransit services must also be free if regular transit is free.
Arrive Rides: Call from any phone to request Uber/Lyft rides without an app
GoGoGrandparent: Similar service - call from landline or cellphone to book rides
Greatcall/Jitterbug Phones: Press zero to speak to an operator who will request a ride
For voters with disabilities, paratransit services offered by local transit agencies can provide door-to-door accessible transportation to polls. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging or transit provider to schedule Election Day service in advance.
Many communities have volunteer-driven ride programs. Use the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or search "Transportation" options filtered by your zip code.
Many churches, temples, mosques, and community organizations organize "Souls to the Polls" and similar programs providing free rides. Contact local faith communities and civic groups before Election Day.
Local Democratic and Republican party offices often provide free rides to polls. This is a nonpartisan resource - contact your local party office regardless of affiliation.
Most ride services require advance notice - some need 1-2 days' reservation. Don't wait until Election Day! Contact transportation providers now to schedule your ride and ensure availability.
Your polling place is assigned based on your residential address. You must vote at your assigned location - your name won't be on the roster elsewhere. Use these state-specific resources to find your polling place, hours, and accessibility information.
Enter your address to find your polling place for any election.
Federal government resource - contact your state or local election office directly.
Click your state to find official polling place information, early voting locations, and accessibility details:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all polling places be accessible to people with disabilities. This includes physical access, voting equipment, and the right to assistance.
Accessible parking spaces, ramps or level entrances, doorways wide enough for wheelchairs, accessible pathways from parking to voting area, and accessible restrooms if available to other voters.
Every polling place must have at least one accessible voting system that allows voters with disabilities to vote privately and independently. This includes audio ballots for voters who are blind or have low vision.
If a polling place is not accessible, some states offer curbside voting - a poll worker brings everything you need to vote to your car. Contact your local election office to ask about this option.
You have the right to bring someone to help you vote - a family member, friend, or anyone you choose (except your employer or union representative). Poll workers must also provide assistance if needed.
Contact your local election office before Election Day if you need accommodations. Ask about:
If you encounter accessibility barriers at your polling place, you can:
Mail-in voting (also called absentee voting) allows you to vote from home. This option is especially important for people with transportation challenges, mobility issues, or health concerns. The process varies by state, but the basic steps are similar.
Step 1: Check Your State's Requirements
Some states automatically send ballots to all registered voters. Others require you to request one. Some states require a reason (like disability or being over 65), while others allow anyone to vote by mail.
Step 2: Request Your Ballot
Most states allow you to request a mail-in ballot online, by phone, by mail, or in person at your local election office. Request your ballot as early as possible - some states have deadlines several weeks before Election Day.
Step 3: Complete and Return Your Ballot
Follow all instructions carefully. Most states require you to sign the envelope and may require a witness signature. You can return your ballot by mail (allow plenty of time!), at an official drop box, or in person at your election office.
CRITICAL CHANGE: The SAVE America Act, passed by the House in February 2026 and pending in the Senate, would significantly change mail-in voting requirements if it becomes law:
How This Was Handled Before: Prior to the SAVE Act, most states allowed mail-in ballot requests without photo ID copies. You only needed to prove your identity when you originally registered to vote - not every time you voted. Many states offered "no-excuse" absentee voting where any registered voter could request a mail ballot without providing a reason.
Visit Vote.org's Absentee Ballot Tool to:
These states automatically send ballots to all registered voters (may change if SAVE Act passes):
These states allow any registered voter to request a mail ballot without providing a reason:
Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
These states require a valid reason (such as disability, age 65+, or being out of town) to vote by mail:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia
Note: Disability and age-related excuses are accepted in all of these states.
Most states allow you to track your mail-in ballot online to confirm it was received and counted. Check your state election website or use the Vote.org ballot tracker.
For Voters with Disabilities: If you need assistance completing your mail-in ballot, you have the right to receive help from a person of your choice (except your employer or union representative). Some states also offer accessible electronic ballot delivery for voters who are blind or have low vision - contact your local election office to ask about this option.
Find local transportation services and voting assistance programs for seniors.
Protection and advocacy systems in every state help voters with disabilities.
Report problems at polling places or get help voting.
Spanish: 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA
Asian languages: 1-888-API-VOTE
Information about your rights and how to file complaints about inaccessible polling places.