Being able to recognise money denominations when unable to either see the notes or read the numbers can make the task of money handling challenging. In countries where the banknotes are the same size folding various demoninations of bank notes differently can aid people with vision impairments to identify the note denomination (American Foundation for the Blind 2008).
In Australia the notes become longer as they increase in value. The five-dollar is the shortest note. The 100-dollar note is the longest. A Cash Test is a small tactile device that can be used to identify notes by their length. Blind Citizens Australia (Phone: 1800 033 660) issue Cash Test and its accompanying instruction cassette free of charge.
Workplace solutions and adjustments:
For individuals with vision impairments working with money, folding bank notes can enable easier identification of note denominations. Once folded, the notes can be placed in specific areas of the cash register, wallet or purse to also aid with identification.
References:
Vision Australia, 20 February 2007, Identifying Money http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=767#notes
American Foundation for the Blind 2008, Keeping track of money, American Foundation for the Blind, New York. http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=40&TopicID=215&DocumentID=2232
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