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VIBS Write-In Instruction Modifications

The outcome of the BS 4.1.6 evaluation by the Florida Division of Elections is they are requiring three modifications before certification will be granted.

One of the changes is modification of the Write-In Instruction Set and prompts. There two basic modifications required in the write-in mode:

Explain the assignments of letters to the 2 through 9 keys more fully.

Change the wording of: "To finish entering this write in candidate, press 0."

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Examples of possible modifications:

1. Explanation of letter assignments to keys:

"To enter letters of the candidate name, press 2 through 9. The 2 key is assigned A, B, C. The 3 key is assigned D, E, F. The 4 key is assigned G, H, I. The 5 key is assigned J, K, L. The 6 key is assigned M, N, O. The 7 key is assigned P, Q, R, S. The 8 key is assigned T, U, V. The 9 key is assigned W, X, Y, Z. Press a key multiple times to cycle through the letters assigned to that key. When you have entered a letter correctly, press 0 to accept that letter and move on to the next letter. If you forget what key a letter is assigned to, press various keys until you get close to the letter you want, then press that key several times to locate the correct letter. Remember to be methodical and patient while voting.
For Space, press 1.
To Cancel your write in vote, press 0."

Repeat this prompt until the first letter is entered. Then go back to the regular prompts. example:

Voter enters 7777 for the letter S.

You have entered S.
To accept S, press 0.
To delete S, press *.

Voter presses 0 to accept S. Prompt returns to:

To enter letters of the candidate name, press 2 through 9.
For Space, press 1. etc.

It may be a good idea to include the sentence: "If you forget what key a letter is assigned to, press various keys until you get close to the letter you want, then press that key several times to locate the correct letter." in the repeating prompt.

2. Change the wording of "To finish entering ... to:

"To accept your entries and vote for this write in candidate, press 0."

Note that the required changes must be done before the FL Div will certify Ballot Station with Audio Ballot capabilities. They have stated several times that if we get them something promptly, they will expedite the evaluation and certification.

Mark