[Iabs-talk] City of Chicago Testing Kiosk

[Patti Gregory-Chang]

It will be essential for us to give our input into these kiosks.

 WE NEED YOUR HELP...
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> The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and the Department of
> Revenue would like to invite you to test the City of Chicago’s new
> prototype Pay-Ease kiosk.
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> The new kiosk is designed to be accessible to individuals with
> disabilities.  Among its design features:
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> Controls positioned so that they are operable by individuals with
> mobility impairments, including those who use wheelchairs;
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> A tactile keypad for use by individuals who cannot use touch screen
> technology; and
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> An audio interface and an audio output slot for headphones that allows
> individuals who are blind or have visual impairments to use audio
> prompts to complete transactions.
> Pay-Ease kiosks are currently available at a number of locations to
> help residents conveniently pay water bills, pay taxes, deal with
> parking tickets and respond to red light camera notices.
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> We are asking people with disabilities to come and test the machine and
> let us know how it works.  Your input will allow us to make improvements
> to the design before it goes into production and allow the City to
> ensure that our services continue to be accessible to all Chicagoans.
> Complimentary headphones will be available for use during testing.
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> Testing will take place at the Department of Revenue Payment Center in
> City Hall,  Room 107 (121 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago) on the following
> days:
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> September 13 to September 17               10:00 am - 2:00 pm
> September 20 to September 24                 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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> Sign language interpreters will be available on the following dates:
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> September 14                                        10:00 am - 2:00 pm
> September 23                                          4:00 pm - 6:00
> pm
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> We look forward to seeing you and getting your input regarding the
> prototype.  If you have questions regarding the testing, please contact
> MOPD at 312-744-4441.
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