Currency Features for Visually Impaired People

The Committee on Currency Features for the Visually Impaired evaluated features that could be incorporated in the production of U.S. banknotes that would enable blind and visually disabled people to more easily determine the denomination of a banknote. This volume describes several features and the assessment methodology used to determine which features could be recommended for inclusion in the short term, which could be recommended for research and possible inclusion in future currency redesigns, and which features were impractical for use in U.S. banknotes. Also included is an outline of the various types of visual disabilities that impair an individual's ability to denominate banknotes. Recommended features and areas of research are described in detail. Banknote and other security document producers, and people interested in addressing needs and opportunities for visually disabled people in the United States will find this book useful.Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 Definition of Needs and Statement of Requirements3 Assessment Methodology for Features for Visually Impaired People4 Description and Assessment of Features5 Research and Development Needs and Future Directions6 Implementation Strategies7 RecommendationsAppendix A: Executive Summary in Large PrintAppendix B: Synopsis of NMAB Report 471Appendix C: GlossaryAppendix D: Features in Use WorldwideAppendix E: Features Not Subject to Full EvaluationAppendix F: Description of the New Design ConceptAppendix G: Biographies of Committee Members