when will we get all the ATMs accessible (talking)??? I really don't
understand what is the barrier for the implementation of these talking
machines in all the new ATMs by all the banks as many banks are continuously
installing new ones. why only one ATM in the premises of an NGO? this step
is welcomable but highly inadequate. I heard that the CCPD in one of its
judgment directed IBA (Indian Bankers' Association) to install talking ATMs
in all the new installations. informed members please enlighten me.
Umesha
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From: "Vikas Kapoor" <dl.vi...@gmail.com>
To: "Access India" <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Thursday, 07 June, 2012 9:27 AM
Subject: [AI] First 'talking' ATM launched in Ahmedabad
AHMEDABAD: India's first "talking" Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for
visually impaired was today inaugurated in Ahmedabad.
The ATM by the Union Bank of India is first-of-its-kind for the visually
challenged and 4000th in the countrywide network of the state-run bank.
"The foundation stone of Union Bank building in Mumbai had been laid by
Mahatma Gandhi. I am happy that the first accessible ATM is being started
in the state of Gujarat, janambhumi and karambhumi of Gandhi," Union Bank
of India Chairman and Managing Director D Sarkar said after inaugurating
the ATM at the Blind People's Association (BPA) here.
According to BPA functionaries, the users have to plug-in a headphone into
the ATM which has a unique voice interface, and once it is done the
machine guides them into further operations.
The ATM can also be operated by wheelchair-bound person as well.
There are about 20,000 blind persons in Ahmedabad and they can use this
ATM to the fullest extent. This ATM can be used by general public for
transaction, the BPA said.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Indias-first-talking-ATM-launched-in-Ahmedabad/articleshow/13871004.cms
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