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Singapore's national bank finally rolls out blind-friendly ATMs (mashable.com)
submitted by fastfinge
geoffisblind 2 points 7y ago
Huh... I guess I kind of took these for granted, most kiosk style systems that I have to use on a regular basis just kind of have blind access built in. The ticket machines for public transit have audio at the press of a button, and I can keep headphones in my bag for ATMs. Glad to see they are getting this though.
fastfinge [OP] 2 points 7y ago
That's one of the major wins of the ADA in the US, I think. While most of these things are accessible in Canada, I still wouldn't say I could depend on them being accessible. I'd guess maybe 75% of the time they are, though.
geoffisblind 2 points 7y ago
That's a very fair point, I think a lot of us within the US take it for granted which is why it's good to hear about examples where people still can't depend on accessibility. It gives you perspective. I was just talking with a friend about ADA a few days ago and how despite the many incredibly flawed systems and policies within the US on a wide range of issues, ADA is something that we did very right, and it's something I am very grateful for. Even though many countries do have accessibility policies in place, having a comprehensive law that guarantees and enforces accessibility issues across the board is incredibly valuable.
fastfinge [OP] 1 points 7y ago
Yup. I think the only thing the ADA failed at is that it didn't seem to do much to increase employment numbers. I'm not sure why, though. But I'd say that's the only criticism that could be levelled at it. I'm interested in the issue because we in Canada are working on our own version of the ADA, so I wish I could put my finger on why it didn't work in the single circumstance of employment.
geoffisblind 2 points 7y ago
Employment is a huge issue still, and I agree that if one is to gripe at a part of the law, it is that it really does not do enough in that area. I think a lot of that was offloaded to the Department of Social Services and their respective Rehab Services for the Blind programs. For me the system works really well and I get what I need and more when I ask for it, I have an awesome caseworker who keeps me equipped with what I need to get around and be successful in my studies, but I am also extremely aware of the fact that I am in a very small minority and that a lot of people have trouble getting basic things. Best of look with the Canadian version though, hopefully that will have a better grip on the employment issue.
Southpaw5000 1 points 7y ago
Better late than never I suppose eh?
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