2007-02-08 05:14:54 · 25 answers · asked by Jesabel 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Drive-up ATM buttons are marked with braille because federal regulations require it.
To be specific, section 4.34.4 of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (Appendix to Part 1191, 36 CFR Chapter XI, issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) says, "Instructions and all information for use [of an automated teller machine] shall be made accessible to and independently usable by persons with vision impairments."
Although they can be assisted by someone else, nobody wants to ask a total stranger to help with a financial transaction.
2007-02-08 05:21:07 · answer #1 · answered by crash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the Americans with Disabilities Act , or ADA.
In section 4.34.4 of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities -- Appendix to Part 1191, 36 CFR Chapter XI, issued pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 -- it says, "Instructions and all information for use (of an automated teller machine) shall be made accessible to and independently usable by persons with vision impairments."
While most bankers thought drive-through machines would be exempt from the ruling, the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board disagreed, reasoning that ATMs without Braille "would not allow the (blind) individual to use the ATM independently."
Some argue that any blind person could use the drive-through machines while riding as a passenger and then have the driver help enter information. Again, this goes against the ADA’s code requiring “independently usable” ATMs for those without sight.
2007-02-08 05:24:49 · answer #2 · answered by highdle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's done for all the bad drivers that drive like they are blind. And all the ATM's must be marked per Americans with Disabilities Act of 1985.
2007-02-08 05:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One time I saw an episode of...um...I think it was MacGyver -- and there was a character (perhaps the bad guy?) who was blind but still drove a car. He had a parrot (a talking one, no less) that would crow out the color of traffic lights so that the driver would know when to stop and when to go. It was nothing short of amazing.
So, in answer to your question, Ms. Jesabel -- braille at drive-up ATMs are for him.
2007-02-08 05:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by B 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In bad lighting conditions sighted people can still use the braile.
2007-02-08 05:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by Dale N 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is because they use the same ATMs for drive-up as they do walk-up. Since the walk-up ones have braille, the drive-up ones do too so they don't have to make separate ones.
I don't know! Just a guess.
2007-02-08 05:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by syznotch 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They use the same keypad as they do for their non-drive up ATMs. They do not manufacture a braille-less keypad just for the drive-up ATMs.
2007-02-08 05:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Blind people make great drivers. Open your mind girl! I always look for the blind taxi driver. He's usually parked on the sidewalk or in the hallway.
2007-02-08 05:20:26 · answer #8 · answered by Mike V 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Haven't you ever seen a blind person walking up to and using the drive up windows? I have.
2007-02-08 05:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Blind people do have money and bank accounts and ATM cards too ***, they get rides from people who can see, but don't trust them enough to give them the pin. DO you blame them?
2007-02-08 05:19:28 · answer #10 · answered by burntglitter 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋