Thursday, June 12, 2014

RBI: Every 3rd new ATM be disabled friendly, talking with Braille keypads

..........In a notification issued on Wednesday, RBI advised banks to provide ramps in all existing and future ATMs, and make at least one third of new ATMs installed as talking ATMs with Braille keypads. It was also advised to ensure that at least one talking ATM with Braille keypad is generally available in each locality for catering to the needs of visually impaired persons." In effect, Urban cooperative banks (UCBs) are now advised to take appropriate steps to provide ramps at the entrance of the bank branches so that persons with disabilities/wheel chair users can enter bank branches and conduct business without difficulty............

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