2007-12-01 13:44:03 · 28 answers · asked by Guru G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ People with Disabilities
Guys please don't think I'm discriminating, I'm doing a survey for school to determine if banks in my country would be willing to implement Assisstive Technology at their ATMs. Your input is invaluable. :)
2007-12-02 01:03:13 · update #1
Absolutely - and by law must be made accessible in most ways in the US.
2007-12-01 13:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do believe that ATMs should be constructed so that they are accessible to people that not only drive and may be in a wheelchair or have other special needs. The keypads are in braille but frequently are not in a place accessible by a blind individual.
Many places are not ADA compliant, for example handicapped parking with no room for a van with a ramp or curbs with no access for wheelchairs.
Complain, that is the only way to raise awareness. Call the ADA.
It's the law.
2007-12-01 15:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Pat D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course they should. Over here in OZ we have ATMs which are lower down so wheelchair bound people can reach and they also have braille on all ATMs for the vision impaired.
Other than that I dont know of any other modifications to ATMs but thats a darn good start!!!
2007-12-03 12:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, the American's with Disabilities Act says that they must be fully accessible.
2007-12-02 14:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Yahoo Sucks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of the disabled are already living out on their own. If they can live on their own without assistance, then yes the disabled should be able to use ATMs without assistance.
2007-12-02 01:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Whatever 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why yes I do. They are human beings just like the next person and the banks need to make them handicap accessible
2007-12-03 14:08:29 · answer #6 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I can manage ATM's without assistance.I am permanently physically disabled with "mobility problems"and it does not stop me doing most things.I have had to adapt like most of my friends.Most able bodied people have no idea how we live.
2007-12-01 20:13:20 · answer #7 · answered by starone 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Being disabled doesn't mean your mentally challenged. If they can reach the ATM from their car, why not?
2007-12-01 16:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I really like the new ones being implemented for the blind.
2007-12-01 14:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by i_come_from_under_the_hill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certainly, who wouldn't they? A disability is not life stopping, it is just more of a challenge in some cases.
2007-12-01 15:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋