Why would they even put them there?
2007-10-17 07:02:22 · 8 answers · asked by RJ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
This may sound obvious, but you did ask. The reason is SO BLIND PEOPLE CAN USE THEM!!!
Ever walk up to a drive through ATM? I have, so could a blind person. A blind person could be in the back seat of a car using the ATM. Ever taken a cab to the ATM? A blind person could. What a waste of cab fare if he then found the bank spent extra money on non-braille ATM's (easier to produce them all the same way) just so you couldn't make this old joke.
2007-10-17 07:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by JuanB 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like everything else, ATMs are made in factories with automated assembly lines, and factories are expensive. A flexible assembly line, able to make a variety of custom products (some ATMs without Braille, some with, for example) would cost much more than one only able to make a single product, even if some of the parts of that product aren't necessary. This is especially true when you're talking about simple, cheap parts like those Braille plates.
2007-10-17 14:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by rmayo100 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Tseruyah is right! But I have to admit it does seem strange when I go to the drive up window at McDonald's and there is a sign that says "Please ask server for Braille menu" There is the humorous side to it, but a sight impaired person should be able to read the menu too.
2007-10-17 14:32:49 · answer #3 · answered by Tira Misu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's about cost and manufacturing efficiency. As a manufacturer, why would you have two different sets of keys? Its easier, faster, and cheaper to make one with just one type of keys. Also, it gives the bank the flexibility to place the ATM anywhere; in their lobby, on the street, or in your case, at a drive-up ATM.
2007-10-17 14:26:46 · answer #4 · answered by msmith777 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
haha, they mass produce those ATMs with braille. Location of installation wasn't considered when making those ATMs.
2007-10-17 14:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because blind people get driven around and may sit behind the driver to access their ATM keyboard and make a transaction. It's about equal opportunity.
2007-10-17 14:07:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tseruyah 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
You could have a blind person sitting in the back seat of your vehicle that you are taking on errands, and they know they are short on cash.
2007-10-17 14:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by ishowtt4beads 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
for those that are driven!
2007-10-17 15:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋