2013-2014 covr redesign project - foce · optimize for mobile devices 4. ... multiple browsers,...
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2013-2014 COVR Redesign Project
California Online Voter Registration (COVR)
September 2014 Future of California Elections (FoCE) Webinar
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1. Improve Accessibility 2. Provide All 10 VRA Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai, Vietnamese
3. Optimize for Mobile Devices 4. Add a “Post” Feature for Third Parties 5. Track & Report NVRA Agency Registrations 6. Add Single Record Retrieval for Counties 7. Improve Data Quality 8. Improve Overall Usability
Why Did the SOS Redesign COVR?
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How Did the SOS Improve Accessibility? Collaboration in Design, Build and Test n CSU ATI n VAAC
Standard n Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
W3C World Wide Web Consortium Recommendation WCAG 2.0 12/2008, Level A & Level AA Success Criteria
All 5 Types of Disabilities n Intellectual and cognitive n Blind and visually impaired n Manual and mobility n Hearing impaired
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How Were the New Language Versions Vetted?
n Translation Review & Beta Testing
n SOS & County Elections Staff: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Clara
n Language Accessibility Advisory Committee
n Review Cycle n Official Vendor SOS Reviewers SOS Vendor
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What is the New COVR “Post” Function?
n “Post” A software operation that: 1) temporarily saves data entered on a third party website; and 2) transfers the data into COVR to pre-fill the online form for applicants.
n “Posting Entity” A third party permitted by written agreement with the SOS to post data to COVR on behalf of website visitors. Includes both government agencies (e.g., DMV, HBX, USPS, etc.) and non-governmental organizations (e.g., Rock the Vote, political parties, etc.).
n COVR Fields Designed for a Post Name, address, email, phone, etc. – Not SSN, DL, PVBM Preference, Political Party Preference
n Security IP Source Addresses, API Keys, Privacy & Security Standards
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How Is the COVR Redesign More User-Friendly?
n All Disclosures on Landing Page n Help Links in Footer of Every Page:
n Web Help n Accessibility n Privacy n Voter Hotline 800-345-VOTE
n Same Questions, Fewer Screens: 2-Page Form + Review n Progress Bar n Plainer English (5th Grade Level); Intuitive Field Grouping n User-Friendly Error Messaging n Additional Fields Appear as Needed (Mailing, Prior, Poll, Lang.) n Accommodates smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices 6
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What’s Coming Next?
VoteCal 2015-2016 n Central Voter Registration Database n New Online Voter Registration Website n Voter Registration Status Lookup n VIG Opt-In/Opt-Out n Polling Place Lookup n VBM & Provisional Ballot Status Lookup n List Maintenance: Uniformity/Synchronization n Simplicity for Cross-County Moves (Sig. Trfr) 7
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California Secretary of State’s Office
n COVR Redesign Project Director:
Jennie Bretschneider, Esq. Asst. Chief Deputy and Counsel Secretary of State 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 653-7244 [email protected]
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COVR Accessibility CSU Accessible Technology
Network (CSU ATN)
Sue Cullen Program Manager, CSUN Universal Design Center,
CSU Accessible Technology Program Manager
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CSU Accessible Technology Network (CSUATN) n Established to leverage the accessibility expertise across the CSU system. n Includes members from 7 CSU campuses, the CO ATI Staff, and also
contracts with experts outside our system. COVR evaluation team: n Susan Cullen, Program Manager, staff & students at Universal
Design Center, California State University Northridge n Lucia Greco, Web Access Analyst, University of California, Berkeley n Cheryl Pruitt, Director, Accessible Technology Initiative, CSU Office
of the Chancellor n Mark Turner, Associate Director, Accessible Technology Initiative,
CSU Office of the Chancellor n Provides shared accessibility evaluation services to the CSU system by
reviewing IT products that are used systemwide and also does accessibility reviews for outside entities
n This is the second time we have worked with a state agency to provide accessibility services
n Questions or information requests may be directed to [email protected]
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Universal Design is working to blend accessibility standards and usability principles together in order to create technology that is usable for everyone. Creating pathways for individuals to learn, communicate, and share via information technology, regardless of their individual learning and processing styles, or physical characteristics. Ø Design in accessibility – don’t let it be an after thought Ø Integrate accessibility knowledge into the expected skill set of staff Ø Accessibility is a shared campus responsibility
Supporting Culture Change
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● Intentional approach to design ● Anticipates a variety of needs ● Broadens usability to public ● Is more economical ● Respects human diversity
Universal Design
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Building in Accessibility n A Collaborative design and development process where
accessibility and usability were considered during each phase of the project n Developed accessibility requirements
n Section 508 n WCAG 2.0 n Multiple browsers, multiple operating systems and Assistive Technology
n Made recommendations during each phase of the development process
n Usability n Technical Accessibility
n Conducted accessibility and usability testing throughout the iterative implementation process
n Standards conformance n Assistive technology testing
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COVR Accessibility Features n Full support for keyboard-only usage n Accessible input controls with descriptive text labels n Clear concise error handling n Extensive use of Accessible Rich Internet Applications
(WAI-ARIA) to provide robust support for assistive technology
n Structural markup (e.g. headings, lists) that clearly conveys page structure, logical grouping of questions, and streamline navigation
n Consistent page layout and navigation across pages n Text and layout formatted using Cascading Style
Sheets (CSS) that allow users to customize its appearance
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Online VOTER REGISTRATION tool
Making voting easier
@rockthevote Facebook.com/rockthevote www.rockthevote.com
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Rock the Vote’s oVR tool
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OVR landscape
OVR RTV TOOL INTEGRATION
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OVR Tool Features
Regular Testing and Optimization
Compatible with Mobile and Tablet Devices
Easily Co-branded
Regularly Updated to Reflect Current State Law Requirements
Fully Online Registration
in OVR States
Email Chase Program
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OVR Tool Features (cont.) Available in 13 languages*
Bengali Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) English Hindi Ilocano
Japanese Korean Spanish Tagalog Thai Urdu Vietnamese
*Made possible thanks to support from AAPI Civic Engagement Fund
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Ovr tool features (cont.) Measure Your Success
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USING THE DASHBOARD
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USING THE DASHBOARD (cont.)
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Getting set up
3 Customize the widget through your dashboard
2 Fill out the form with your user information
1 Sign up for a partner widget
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ü Customize the look and feel of the tool
ü Maintain brand consistency with your campaign
Now available: White label
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Dominic Lowell, Director of Strategic Partnerships [email protected]