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 Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Definition of Needs and Statement of Requirements 3 Assessment Methodology for Features for Visually Impaired People 4 Description and Assessment of Features 5 Research and Development Needs and Future Directions 6 Implementation Strategies 7 Recommendations Appendix A: Executive Summary in Large Print Appendix B: Synopsis of NMAB Report 471 Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Features in Use Worldwide Appendix E: Features Not Subject to Full Evaluation Appendix F: Description of the New Design Concept Appendix G: Biographies of Committee Members