Hi Eleanor,
I've had a feel of one of these too.
From my point of view, I don't have too much difficulty with it. I can feel the
disc in one corner, and the slightly raised 5 in the other. It does feel a
little like a receipt if I hold it by the middle of the note, but it has a much
rougher surface all around the outside of the note, at least on one side. If in
toubt, run yournail around the perimeter of the note.
However, I would say that these tactile features that distinguish the note from
paper are quite subtle, and I do wonder how easy it will be for someone to
handle with confidence if, for example, they have limited sensitivity in their
hands, caused by diabetes, like their vision impairment. I'd like to hear
from someone who is blind and has diabetes how they feel they'll be able to
cope with it.
Best,
Clive
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Eleanor burke
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Subject: [access-uk] New 5 pound note
I have had an opportunity to look at and feel this new 5 pound note today. I
have some residual vision, however,l however, I find it very difficult to
believe that there has been input from organisations for the blind in relation
to the design of this note. there has been some discussion on list about the
note and all I can say is I will do my best to avoid having such a note in my
purse! let's hope that when the new £10 note comes in in 2017 that it will be
more user friendly to visually impaired and blind people.
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