SUMMARY OF "DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVEST CALLS FOR SHUTDOWN OF PRESTO"
There is a problem with the New Presto Smart Card System in Ontario. Basically, Presto users can view their card balance on a screen as they tap the card reader when using public transportation. It is useful for most people. However, there are still visually impaired people who can not read without an audio option. A blind lawyer, David Lepofsky, also a disability rights activist who calls for the shutdown of Presto. He thinks having the system say the balance out loud is a good idea. But others say it is not viable because of safety and privacy issues.
SUMMARY OF "DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVEST CALLS FOR SHUTDOWN OF PRESTO"
There is a problem with the New Presto Smart Card System in Ontario. Basically, Presto users can view their card balance on a screen as they tap the card reader when using public transportation. It is useful for most people. However, there are still visually impaired people who can not read without an audio option. A blind lawyer, David Lepofsky, also a disability rights activist who calls for the shutdown of Presto. He thinks having the system say the balance out loud is a good idea. But others say it is not viable because of safety and privacy issues.
YVONNE SHI