See also the attached chart giving a synopsis of the scholarships offered. Absentee Registration and Voting. Persons who are in the armed forces, their spouses, veterans in government hospitals, etc., who are otherwise qualified to vote many register and vote by mail in primaries and general elections, subject to the procedural details set forth in the law. Assistance in Voting. Handicapped voters are entitled to assistance as prescribed in the law, in getting to and from the voting booth and in marking their ballots.
Additional procedures apply to blind persons.
Voters who are able to travel to the voting place, but because of age, physical disability or physical barriers encountered at the voting place are unable to enter same without physical assistance, may vote from their vehicles or in the immediate proximity of the voting place, subject to certain procedures prescribed by law. Preference in State Government employment is granted to veterans, their surviving spouses or the spouses of disabled veterans, without regard to age, provided they are otherwise qualified. Military leave with reemployment rights is also granted State employees. The Employment Service Division of the Employment Security Commission assists in endeavoring to secure suitable employment for disabled veterans. Any person desiring information and assistance with matters related to employment and job placement should contact the nearest local employment office of the Employment Security Commission.