Hi,
OK, obsession is the wrong word, but since the advent of contactless cards,
which means no technical knowhow at all, I just wish cash would go away now.
All the best
Steve
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Clive Lever
Sent: 27 February 2018 19:28
To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Steve,
I don't think Jackie is displaying an obsession with cash. She's showing an
awareness that there are still some people for whom hi tech solutions are
not the answer, and that those people still have a right to remain on the
planet as functioning human beings alongside those of us who embrace
technology. As chair of an association representing blind and
partially-sighted people of all abilities, she not only has a right, but, it
can be argued, a moral duty to do so. To use a phrase like 'Jackie's
obsession with cash' is to put words into her mouth and to personalise the
argument. I recognise though that it was probably not your intention to do
that.
Best,
Clive
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Steve Nutt
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 5:03 PM
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Simon,
You make a very good point. Jackie's obsession with cash doesn't take
account of the fact that you have to use some kind of hole in the wall
machine to get it out usually.
So if you have to use techie methods to get cash out, then you may as well
pay that way.
Jackie, how do you personally get hold of cash?
I personally don't like carrying a lot of money about, as I said, it's the
most insecure thing to do and makes you more vulnerable. Cash is
unidentifiable if it gets stolen.
All the best
Steve
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goshawk on horseback
Sent: 27 February 2018 15:54
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Importance: High
basically, because the only way I have of getting hold of it, is via
cashback, as there are no accessible machines that I know of, or that are
anywhere near where I go. the only places I go to that do cashback, are
pubs, you can only get a certain amount, generally £50 max, plus now that I
have young Lizzie to look after/take care of, I am trying to stay out of
pubs more anyway.
Simon
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From: "Jackie Brown" <jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 3:48 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Simon
Why do you find getting cash such a pain? I'm not being argumentative, I'm
genuinely interested in why you find cash more difficult than a touchscreen
that might be presented to you in a shop or restaurant where you have to
enter your PIN without sighted assistance.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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goshawk on horseback
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Importance: High
well, I could turn that on it's head, and say what about those like me, who
find getting hold of cash a complete pane in the bum?
Simon
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 3:17 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Simon
So what happens when you come across someone with dexterity issues, or a
person who has never used, or feels uncomfortable with, Smart devices. What
then? It's ok to say what you might prefer, but what about other people?
Sure you can't please everyone all the time, but if we've all got to go into
shops and restaurants armed with a Smartphone that allows us to download an
app that then lets us pay for our goods or food, that is going to exempt a
lot of people for a whole bunch of reasons that have nothing to do with
being blind or partially sighted.
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
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goshawk on horseback
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Importance: High
totally seconded, plus it can be a pane to get out as well! the sooner it
gets done away with, the better!
Simon
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Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 2:40 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hi Jackie,
What an old-fashioned notion, cash. <Big Smile>.
Seriously, I can't wait to get rid of cash, it's the least secure method of
carrying money.
I carry less and less of it about nowadays, I love Android Pay.
All the best
Steve
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Jackie Brown
Sent: 27 February 2018 12:19
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Or, better still, why not take some cash?
Kind regards,
Jackie Brown
Email: Jackieannbrown62@xxxxxxxxx
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michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: 27 February 2018 12:04
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Iain,
That is correct, the speech is silenced, audible clicks are still there and
the screen curtain provides privacy.
Mike
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Iain Lackie
Sent: 27 February 2018 11:49
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
That turns speech off but leaves VoiceOver still running. The screen Curtain
is a function of VoiceOver.
Iain
On 27 Feb 2018, at 11:36 am, <michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx><michaelmoorehere@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
work-around meantime.
Hi,
Don't know how easy this would be, sometimes I turn voice over off
with a double triple tap, this keeps screen curtain on and you can
press the buttons if you listen for the "clicks" working from the
bottom up you can go up the center; 0 8 5 2 and locate the side
numbers too. I know it isn't a perfect option, just trying to get a
was accessible.
Kindest,
Mike
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Sent: 27 February 2018 11:03
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Mike
Not practical
For example, on older touch screen devices, you could use ordinary
headphones.
On more recent ones, they have a bespoke connector
ATB
David W Wood
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Sent: 27 February 2018 10:57
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Hi,
Would it be an idea to keep a set of earphones handy and ensure the
screen curtain is on when entering details?
Kindest,
Mike
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Sent: 27 February 2018 10:41
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Subject: [access-uk] Re: Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
This is an issue I came across some time ago in a local take out. I
told them the problems, and gave them advice. we came to an
arrangement about payment with an app the shop used, they refunded me
the standing charge for the app if I used that to place order, as the
app
issue to warrant it.
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Behalf Of Clive Lever
Sent: 27 February 2018 10:37
To: vi-genaccess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; 'BCAB
Discussion List' <bcab@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [access-uk] Paying for goods via Touchscreens in shops
Hello all,
First, please excuse the cross-posting. I apologise in advance,
especially to those who may receive this message three times, once per
list. However, I and a number of others feel this is an important
enough
list (New College Worcester Former Students'
It has come to the attention of members of another list, that some
restaurants and shops are no longer offering chip and PIN machines
when the time comes to pay the bill. Instead, people are being
presented with an IPad belonging to the service provider organisation,
and are expected to type their PIN in on a silent, flat touchscreen.
In one case reported, the customer felt they had no alternative but to
divulge their PIN number to a member of staff. I've seen this in my
mobile phone service provider outlet in town. Has anyone here ever
been embarrassed or frustrated when given an inaccessible piece of
technology through which to make their payments? The people on the
other
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and suggestions as to how it could be resolved, so that they can bring
the issue into the light and campaign for change. Yes, I know that
IPads are accessible, but you wouldn't want to turn voiceover on, on
someone else's IPad in an open plan restaurant, and have it announce
your personal details to the world at large as you type. At my Phone
Supplier shop, they suggested turning speech on and playing my input
back through the shop's Public Address system!
Best,
Clive
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