Physically impair Oregonians are using iPads to vote in today ’s election after the new system was introduced to help voters who ca n’t occupy out traditional mannikin . Election workers armed with tablets and portable printers will be stopping in parks , nursing home base and residential district centers in five of the state ’s counties to assist voters whose limited mobility forbid them from participate through write - in balloting . With the iPad , voters can conform reading size , font coloration and even use a “ sip and puff ” twist that registers breaths as fingertip touches .
However , the cognitive operation is not entirely paperless . After voters have pick out their candidate , they will meet a print copy to sign and mail or pearl in the official vote boxful . Oregon has no plan to launch the iPad voting system to the general public , but if the system fares well in the January election , functionary intend on providing to voters with disabilities statewide . [ MashableviaAP ]
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