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Hartford, Conn. — "Well, because it's the first time. I've done it the other way for so many years," said Louise Sienkiewicz.

Sienkiewicz has cast a ballot in every election since age 18. These days she's using a typewriter to write. But, she's not about to let a small setback stop her from voting again.

"I have tendon issues in my arm, so it's difficult to write," she said. "So, it's going to be hard for me to get the little circles in the oval filled in."

Most voters heading to the polls will make their picks by optical scan-filling in each circle with a provided pen.

Others, like Sienkiewicz, will vote by phone from their registered polling place.

"So if you're a voter who has difficulty reading or seeing the ballot or marking a ballot you can use the vote by phone," Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz said.

Here's how it works: An election worker dials you in and you then listen to the choices.

People select their choices using the large keypads.

Each precinct, like one in Rocky Hill, Conn., is also handicap accessible, allowing everyone to vote privately on their own.

But Sienkiewicz has decided to bring along her daughter just to be sure. She can help hold the phone.

"I have difficulty writing so I prefer phone or another way to vote," he said.

Kansas is also among the list to assist those with disabilities.