THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS IS LAUNCHING A NEW EFFORT TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO CAST A MAIL-IN BALLOT. 

THE BLIND, VISUALLY IMPAIRED OR DEAF-BLIND CAN NOW REQUEST A SPECIAL BALLOT SO THEY CAN VOTE PRIVATELY IN THEIR OWN HOME WITHOUT ASSISTANCE SAYS ELECTIONS SPOKESPERSON MATT DIETRICH.

VOTERS WILL THEN PRINT OUT THAT BALLOT AND SEND IT BACK USING THE SPECIAL ENVELOPE PROVIDED. 

DIETRICH SAYS THOSE INTERESTED CAN CONTACT THEIR LOCAL ELECTION AUTHORITY FOR THE SPECIAL BALLOT.