I first heard this on NPR this morning and then read it in the Chronicle. A judge has ruled that US money needs to be made to be more recognizable for the blind. "[U.S. District Judge James] Robertson said U.S. paper money violates the Rehabilitation Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in government programs. The opinion came after a four-year legal fight."
This put a smile on my face. Although I didn't cite a reason, I wrote about the need for this change over a year ago--you can read it here. And for some reason I can't figure out I keep getting hits on the photos in that post. Maybe the judge was doing some internet research???
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