Making Bank Notes Accessible for Canadians Living with Blindness or Low Vision
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The development of Canadian bank notes is • based on a continuous process that relies on scientifi c and empirical research, together with direct feedback from bank note user groups and experts. The Bank consults Canadians living with blindness and low vision, as well as their representative organizations and vision experts, to identify the needs of this community and to explore potential solutions.
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تاریخ انتشار 2010