Some banks and financial institutions still do not have wheelchair ramps available for the customers and employees who need them. This can be a particularly difficult problem when it comes to very large banks and financial institutions.
The First Step Towards Banking Transactions
Many of these big buildings will have stairs leading up to the entrance but no wheelchair ramp. They also might have a number of staircases indoors with no working elevator. Many people with disabilities will struggle to make certain financial transactions as a result.
Banking Today
The era of online banking has been positive for many people with disabilities. It’s easier for them to perform some banking transactions in a location that has what they need in terms of accessibility. This certainly doesn’t mean that banks and financial institutions can ignore their responsibilities regarding accessibility, however.
There are also still instances where people with disabilities will need to communicate with banking professionals in person. It’s also easier and more efficient to perform some banking transactions in person in many cases. Some individuals might have appointments with financial professionals, and they should be able to talk to them directly without worrying about the presence of a wheelchair ramp.
People without certain disabilities certainly have the option to go to financial institutions and banks directly, which can have an effect on their long-term finances. This situation should not be different for individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects people with disabilities from discrimination.
Some people won’t be able to access a bank or financial institution on any level if there isn’t a wheelchair ramp present, which is a clear instance of discrimination. Access Advocates views situations like this as unacceptable and can change things for the people with disabilities who have found themselves in these situations.
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