Being able to recognise money denominations when unable to either see the notes or read the numbers can make the task of money handling challenging. Folding various demoninations of bank notes differently can aid people with vision impairment to identify the note denomination.
In Australia the notes become longer as they increase in value. The five dollar note is the shortest note and the one hundred dollar note is the longest. Without having one of each note for comparison, a small plastic tactile measuring device is available to identify notes by their length.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
For people with vision impairment working with money, folding bank notes can enable easier identification of note denominations. Once folded, the notes can be placed in specific areas of the cash register, wallet or purse to also aid with identification.
For more information on retail equipment that can help individuals with vision impairments work with money, see the links below:
References
American Foundation for the Blind 2008, Keeping track of money, American Foundation for the Blind, New York, viewed 17 January 2011, http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=40&TopicID=215&DocumentID=2232.
Vision Australia 2007, Identifying Money, Vision Australia, Enfield, viewed 17 January 2011, http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=767#.