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Although ATMs are not fully accessible for individuals who are deaf-blind,
they do have many accessible features. As of March 2012, it has been mandated that
all ATMs offer speech-enabled technology, headset jacks, and braille indicating how
to initiate use of audio (ADA Standards, 2010). Thankfully, accessibility is
becoming more universally applied in our society. Because of ongoing consumer
advocacy, it is anticipated that a wireless blue tooth connection will be offered on
ATMs so that a braille display can be utilized in conjunction with an ATM.
Although there are developments of this type of technology, they have not made it to
mainstream society due to security risks that have not yet been resolved (Duvey,
Goyal, & Hemranjani, 2013).
Increased financial independence is possible for young adults who are deaf-
blind. Through social awareness, training, and improvements in technology,
financial confidence and literacy will become readily available and attainable for all
students.
References
Duvey, A. A., Goyal, D., & Hemrajani, N. (2013). A reliable ATM protocol and
comparative analysis on various parameters with other ATM protocols.
International Journal of Communication and Computer Technologies, (1)56,
192-197.
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. (2010, September 15). Retrieved
October 22, 2014, from
http://www.ada.gov/regs2010/2010ADAStandards/2010ADAstandards.htm
*For more information contact Dominique Neebe at d.neebe@yahoo.com.
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