[Blindtlk] FW: Accessible soda machines

[Ericka Short]

Weird question, but has anyone else used those new touchscreen soda 
dispensers?  Our local Burger king just got one and it is not accessible at 
all!  I can't see how a person in a wheelchair could even reach the screen. 
I had no trouble with the old fashioned ones and they were low enough for 
someone in a chair.  Sighted staff didn't like it either but tried their 
best to help.  I have some sight and could tell where the circles to tap 
where but couldn’t read them, especially those higher than me.  The printed 
prompts are in very small print and unreadable. I hate the fact my 
independence is gone.  More fast food places are going to this because the 
machine takes up less space and offers more options for customers.  Since it 
can only help one customer at a time I don't think it's practical,but we 
should have plans to fight if these machines are cost effective thus 
sticking around.

Ericka J. Short
262-697-0510

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