The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is seeking comments on guidelines for new voting systems that can be used by states on a voluntary basis when they are finalized. These guidelines are being developed as part of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), a federal law that was passed in 2002 to insure that polling places and voting systems are accessible to all Americans. The guidelines address access to voting equipment for all types of users, including those with vision impairments. The guidelines will be reviewed by the Commission, which was established to implement the voting reforms of the act. In addition to overseeing the development of these guidelines, the Commission serves as a national resource for information on the administration of Federal elections, conducts studies on voting system improvements, and administers various grant programs funded by the law. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which is providing staff support in developing the guidelines, has posted the current draft and related materials on its website. Informal feedback can be submitted to NIST by e-mail at vote@nist.gov.