Banks encouraged to keep services accessible for people with blindness and low vision

Natalie Croxon
Updated September 25 2017 - 12:28pm, first published September 22 2017 - 8:10am
Carol Bellwood is happy about the introduction of tactile banknotes, but says there are some things that can be done to make banking technology more accessible to people with low vision.
Carol Bellwood is happy about the introduction of tactile banknotes, but says there are some things that can be done to make banking technology more accessible to people with low vision.

The introduction of a new tactile $10 note has been welcomed by people with low vision, but they say the banking sector needs to keep in mind other ways to keep services accessible.

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Natalie Croxon

Natalie Croxon

Journalist

Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.

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