; and (B) must comply with the disability requirements under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794d ). (3) Application of requirements The provisions of section 103 shall apply with respect to the use of Federal write-in absentee ballots by qualified individuals pursuant to this section in the same manner as such provisions apply with respect to the use of such ballots by absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters pursuant to section 103. (4) Clarification regarding free postage Federal write-in absentee ballots of qualified individuals pursuant to this section shall be considered balloting materials as defined in section 107 for purposes of section 3406 of title 39, United States Code. (5) Prohibiting refusal to accept ballot for failure to meet certain requirements A State shall not refuse to accept and process any otherwise valid Federal write-in absentee ballot submitted in any manner by a qualified individual solely on the basis of the following: (A) Notarization or witness signature requirements. (B) Restrictions on paper type, including weight and size. (C) Restrictions on envelope type, including weight and size. (b) Qualified individual For purposes of this section: (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), the term qualified individual means any individual who is otherwise qualified to vote in an election for Federal office and who— (A) (i) has requested an absentee ballot from the State or jurisdiction where such individual is registered to vote; and (ii) has not received such absentee ballot at least 2 days before the date of the election; (B) expects to be absent from such individual’s jurisdiction on the day of the election for Federal office due to professional or volunteer service in response to a natural disaster or emergency as so declared; (C) is hospitalized or expects to be hospitalized on the day of the election for Federal office