Adaptability of cashpoints for the disabled
Adaptability of cashpoints for the disabled
Adaptability of cashpoints for the disabled
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6.3 World references6.3.1 Part <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> American with Disabilities Act referring toautomatic cashpoint machines707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare MachinesAdvisory 707 Automatic Teller Machines and Fare Machines.Interactive transaction machines (ITMs), o<strong>the</strong>r than ATMs, are notcovered by Section 707. However, <strong>for</strong> entities covered by <strong>the</strong> ADA, <strong>the</strong>Department <strong>of</strong> Justice regulations that implement <strong>the</strong> ADA provideadditional guidance regarding <strong>the</strong> relationship between <strong>the</strong>serequirements and elements that are not directly addressed by <strong>the</strong>serequirements. Federal procurement law requires that ITMs purchased by<strong>the</strong> Federal government comply with standards issued by <strong>the</strong> AccessBoard under Section 508 <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Rehabilitation Act <strong>of</strong> 1973, as amended.This law covers a variety <strong>of</strong> products, including computer hardware ands<strong>of</strong>tware, websites, phone systems, fax machines, copiers, and similartechnologies. For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on Section 508 consult <strong>the</strong> AccessBoard’s website at www.access-board.gov.707.1 General. Automatic teller machines and fare machines shall complywith 707.Advisory 707.1 General. If farecards have one tactually distinctivecorner <strong>the</strong>y can be inserted with greater accuracy. Token collectiondevices that are designed to accommodate tokens which are per<strong>for</strong>atedcan allow a person to distinguish more readily between tokens andcommon coins. Place accessible gates and fare vending machines inclose proximity to o<strong>the</strong>r accessible elements when feasible so <strong>the</strong>facility is easier to use.707.2 Clear Floor or Ground Space. A clear floor or ground space complyingwith 305 shall be provided.EXCEPTION: Clear floor or ground space shall not be required at driveuponly automatic teller machines and fare machines.ADAPTABILITY OF CASHPOINTS FOR THE DISABLED55