Dear Friends,
On 6th June 2012, a truly accessible and talking ATM which is well accepted by persons with blindness as an ATM machine allowing independent cash withdrawal with audible instructions was inaugurated at Blind People’s Association, Ahmedabad, Gujrat. Sharing few feedbacks on Talking ATM for blind received in last couple of years. The Union Bank of India has taken a great initiative in developing and installing Accessible ATM in dual language and that which is accessible to persons with orthopedic disabilities as well. The First ATM if this kind has encouraged other banks to install such accessible ATMs across the country. The whole credit for initiating this movement of promoting inclusive money management by the people with disabilities goes to this bank. This Bank has emerged a true and innovator in this regard. – Dr. Bhushan Punani (Executive Director, Blind People’s Association India) I would like to inform you that the Talking ATM of Union Bank is gradually becoming popular amongst visually challenged friends. We have noticed that at least 5 to 6 VI persons visit this place everyday some for transactions and others for learning. During these days I have used it more than 10 times and have faced no problem at all, nor have I come across any problems faced by others. - Ranchod Soni, BPA, Gujrat, July 2012 We have received extremely positive feedback from all the blind persons who have been using the talking atm. It is being used regularly by our VI staff, students and many individuals who visit us for different purposes. In fact some of the employed bind persons travel long distance to be able to use the ATM machine independently. - Arvind Ashdhir, Hony. Gen. Secretary, National Association for the Blind Delhi. (08-10-2013) I was very impressed indeed by your 'talking' ATM and can certify that I undertook a number of operations successfully. - Kevin Carey, Chair, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) The first Talking bilingual accessible ATM that has been installed by the Union Bank of India at the BPA, Vastrapur, Ahmadabad is one such example of what true accessibility in an ATM really is. We commend the efforts of Union Bank of India in taking this step forward which will impact the banking industry and how it views accessibility and the lives of persons with disabilities. (June 2012) I am just back from testing and demonstrating the accessible Diebold ATM at Union bank’s central office. Congratulations. It is brilliant. Thanks to you. (Jan 2013) - Dr. Sam Taraporevala I was very impressed indeed by your 'talking' ATM and can certify that I undertook a number of operations successfully. - Kevin Carey, Chair, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) After withdrawing cash from the ATM, for the first time on her own with no guidance or support from Union Bank’s HSR Layout talking ATM, she said this was a “great moment for the visually-challenged in the city”. “We will now be able to withdraw money ourselves. People coming to Mitra Jyothi to learn and to get trained to get jobs will be greatly benefited. Everything should be made more accessible to the physically challenged. There should be more talking ATMs all over the city like near railway stations, bus stops and organisations like Mitra Jyothi,” - Madhu Singhal, managing trustee of Mitra Jyothi Talking ATM is indeed a boon for visually challenged people, and to me, it can be defined as “a step towards independence, self-reliance, and inclusion. - Gunjan Kumari, New Delhi I and Nagraj are using Union Bank of India talking ATM at Chembur. It’s really wonderful experience. It really inculcates feeling of pride and self confidence. – Vishakha More, Mumbai The experience of using an ATM independently was truly liberating and I am grateful to Union Bank of India for giving this opportunity. I am now planning to open an account with them – Ketan Kothari , Mumbai It was a great feeling to transact through my ATM card independently. - Himanshu Saha, Kolkata I have tried it personally, and it is really great. The headphone facility is good and the operating is user friendly. This is going to be of great help to us. - Yahya Sapatwala, Gujrat. Visit below sites for finding talking ATM locations. www.talkingatmindia.org http://www.unionbankofindia.co.in/personal_TalkingATMs.aspx https://www.sbi.co.in/user.htm?action=atmlocator Friends, as always requesting you to use Talking ATMs as much as possible so that we can demand for more numbers. Best regards, Prashant Naik Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/accessindia@accessindia.org.in/ To unsubscribe send a message to accessindia-requ...@accessindia.org.in with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Disclaimer: 1. 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