[Blindtlk] Thought this was very interesting to post to us all

[cheryl echevarria]

Good morning everyone.
Even though this is not in the United States, I wanted to post this for us to reconsider for discussion on the topic of US Currency, if other countries such as South Africa can do it then why cannot the USA.
I found this out today, because I belong to SATH.org, Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality which is a world wide organization for all people and travel business that focus on people with disabilities.
Accessible South African Currency notes:
The new South African Banknotes went officially into circulation on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  The new banknotes feature an image of former President Nelson Mandela on the frotn with images of the "Big Five" animals on the back of the various banknote denominations.
The South African Reserve Bank has issued new currency notes with state-of-the-art security features and enhancements for the visually impaired.  Nationa organization of persons with disabilities were consulted in creating the Mandela Series bank notes to ensure that the notes were made to be accessible to visually impaired users. The Bank also conducted training for visually impaired persons to use the new notes, as well as education and public awareness campaigns prior to the launch of the new currency notes.
Please read.
If you belong to the Travel & Tourism Division it will be posted there as well.


Your sister in the NFB
Cheryl Echevarria

Disabled Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 of NY State
Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!
Cheryl Echevarria, Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
Echevarria Travel and proud member of the National Federation of the Blind will be holding a year round fundraiser for the http://www.NFBNY.org after Hurricane Sandy and other resources. Any vacation package booked between November 6 2012-November 6, 2013 and vacation must be traveled no later than 12/30/2014 a percentage of my earnings will go to the affiliate.  Also is you book a Sandals for couples or Beaches for families and friends resorts vacation, $100.00 per booking will go to the affiliate as well.  You do not need to be a member of the NFB.org, just book through us.
Thank you.