In cooperation with the San Mateo County Commission on Disabilities, the Registration & Elections Division founded the San Mateo County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) in 2015. The goal of the VAAC is to advise and assist in ensuring all voters can vote independently and privately.
The San Mateo County VAAC members represent agencies and organizations within San Mateo County. The VAAC is required to hold quarterly meetings; it often chooses to meet more often to meet its responsibilities.
Mission
The VAAC encourages citizen participation and provides valuable information to the Registration & Elections Division on county-wide voting accessibility matters affecting individuals with disabilities and seniors.
Responsibilities
VAAC members have provided key input into our elections process. The San Mateo County VAAC has participated in reviewing Vote by Mail envelopes, researching alternative voting options, advocating for increased public transportation options during Election Day, and contributed to several other Registration & Elections Division initiatives.
Committee Members
| Name | Organization | |
|---|---|---|
| Fred Nisen | Disability Rights California (DRC) | Fred.Nisen@disabilityrightsca.org |
| Benjamin McMullan | The Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities (CID) | benjaminm@cidsanmateo.org |
| Sarah Verity | AbilityPath | sverity@abilitypath.org |
Prospective Members
If you are a person with a disability, senior or work for an agency or organization which provides services for people with disabilities or seniors, and you are interested in serving on the VAAC, we invite you to attend a meeting.
View the VAAC application form below. Please contact the Registration & Elections Division, at 650.312.5222 or by email at: registrar@smcacre.gov with any questions or comments.