For those Michiganders in the population who suffer from blindness or are visually impaired, there is a new currency reader available to assist you in counting your cash.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) has announced the introduction of the iBill Talking Banknote Identifier. The iBill is a small handheld device that will identify the value of specific denominations of cash. It accomplishes this in one of three ways: a pattern of tones, a pattern of vibrations for privacy, or a clear natural voice. The iBill can identify all U.S. currency in circulation from the single dollar bill, up to the $100 bill.
Those who are blind or visually impaired can apply to receive the audible currency reader at no cost through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library. After the application process, the currency reader will be shipped out to the individual the next business day.
For more information on how to apply, contact the library by calling 1-800-992-9012, or by emailing: turnerb9@michigan.gov.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
