“Israeli currency has been accessible to the blind since 1975,” reflects Josh of Blogs of Zion [1], responding to a US federal court cases arguing that American money discriminates against the blind. Unlike US dollars, Israeli paper money has raised vertical and horizontal lines that help blind people differentiate between bills.
Israel: Shekels Friendly to the Blind
· Written by Maya Norton
Categories: Middle East & North Africa, North America, Israel, U.S.A., Economics & Business, Human Rights