Topic: Should the physically challenged be exempted from bitcoin? (Read 441 times)
I think this question is about accessibility of basic software required to properly use Bitcoin. If a person has a disability related to moving or hearing, I don't think it's a big obstacle to use Bitcoin, given that things can be done online, using a wallet like Electrum, without much need of moving and with no need to hear anything. So the biggest difficulty is disabilities related to vision. I found a Reddit thread claiming that Electrum wallet is 'partially accessible', but I've also seen articles saying that Bitcoin should be more accessible. Generally, I agree, but this applies not only to Bitcoin but to media, websites, cities and our lives generally: presuming that everyone will be able to read, hear, and move with no issues is just wrong.
I think it depends on the will of the person (person with disabilities)
if he is interested, of course he can invest in bitcoin, only he must have a special companion such as someone close to him, such as his parents, siblings, friends, wife or husband. so with a special companion, people with disabilities can definitely invest in bitcoin.
but as for the deaf and dumb,
I think it's definitely possible to invest in bitcoin, because investing in bitcoin can without audio
If you have the money and courage, disabilities won't be a hindrance 'coz investment won't require you physical work (not to marginalized other people falling on the same category). For blind people, as long as there would be guide then they are free to do so. Limitations would only appear if the person him/herself would choose to. We are not forced in any field of investment. Anyone is free to decline engaging to investment industry. But also, anyone who has the courage are welcome to do so. We are just all have different circumstances:, such as with people having no one to guide them on what to do, which might scare them in the first place to invest. Blessed are those who has friends who encourages investment which could help on financial matters; which is unending. if he is interested, of course he can invest in bitcoin, only he must have a special companion such as someone close to him, such as his parents, siblings, friends, wife or husband. so with a special companion, people with disabilities can definitely invest in bitcoin.
but as for the deaf and dumb,
I think it's definitely possible to invest in bitcoin, because investing in bitcoin can without audio
Getting into Bitcoin normally involves some money for buying it and of course there is that learning curve - we must be learning on the details of the Bitcoin wallet and how to protect ourselves from scammers and hackers which are always present 24/7 all ready to make their punch. Now, when a person is blind, unless there can be some form of a technology to help them, am sure it would be difficult for them to make some progress here. Maybe a deaf person that can read will not have any problem because one can just read. Practically speaking, I still have to hear a big demand from physically challenged people to get involved with Bitcoin so this idea may not yet be timely.
I think it depends on the will of the person (person with disabilities)
if he is interested, of course he can invest in bitcoin, only he must have a special companion such as someone close to him, such as his parents, siblings, friends, wife or husband. so with a special companion, people with disabilities can definitely invest in bitcoin.
but as for the deaf and dumb,
I think it's definitely possible to invest in bitcoin, because investing in bitcoin can without audio
if he is interested, of course he can invest in bitcoin, only he must have a special companion such as someone close to him, such as his parents, siblings, friends, wife or husband. so with a special companion, people with disabilities can definitely invest in bitcoin.
but as for the deaf and dumb,
I think it's definitely possible to invest in bitcoin, because investing in bitcoin can without audio
I must admit, your topic bead caught my attention and I came here ready to severely reprimand you thinking you’re on the side of exempting physically challenged individuals just for the fact that they’re disabled in some way. Physically disabled individuals are not exempted from bitcoin and I haven’t heard of any exemptions on the basis of any disability. Limiting anyone on the basis of a disability is so 7th century.
The only hurdle anyone would face to use bitcoin is an internet connected device and an internet connection.
The only hurdle anyone would face to use bitcoin is an internet connected device and an internet connection.
The deaf, blind and dumb they have their own way of studying so any information about bitcoin or cryptocurrency can be easily relates to them. I have a friend who is deaf but can read very well he has a smart phone and he also interact with me via chats so during our conversation he tells me about digital currency asked him how do you know about this, and he said he used to read it on television and also on Internet including facebook and twitter.
This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
It is very prejudiced of us to underestimate physically challenged people. Imo, they have their own style of understanding things and have more intellect than the common man.This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
We don't underestimate them in any way but i have said it all, they have their own way of learn and they are being taught in school most especially the deaf as already said.
Physically challenged humans, I agree with are not exempted from Bitcoin. There are apps and programs expand for visually impaired humans. Deaf and Mute shouldn't have a trouble handling Bitcoin transactions.
Bitcoin embraces all people who is willing to pay or paintings to have it, and being physically challenged must not be a barrier to taking part inside the cryptocurrency industry.
Bitcoin embraces all people who is willing to pay or paintings to have it, and being physically challenged must not be a barrier to taking part inside the cryptocurrency industry.
The deaf, blind and dumb they have their own way of studying so any information about bitcoin or cryptocurrency can be easily relates to them. I have a friend who is deaf but can read very well he has a smart phone and he also interact with me via chats so during our conversation he tells me about digital currency asked him how do you know about this, and he said he used to read it on television and also on Internet including facebook and twitter.
This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
It is very prejudiced of us to underestimate physically challenged people. Imo, they have their own style of understanding things and have more intellect than the common man. This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
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Should not be a barrier. I agree on that. The barrier is the dishonest people who will take advantage of this disabled people. A blind man could be paying more even at using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as means of payment if the one who is accepting the payment is dishonest about how much the price would be exactly.
There's this blind man in my area who comes to have his hair cut in a barber shop where i normally have my hair cut too, there is this guy that goes with him where ever he goes, the guy is always with him except when he is relaxing at home, this guy does all his transactions for him, there is no way he could be cheated because this guy is always around him whenever he's out of his house maybe to the bank, to the market or any where at all.Blind people who have interest in investing in Bitcoin and also using it as a means payment can hire someone to act as their aid, just like this man i talked about above, though i understand not many of this blind people can afford to pay someone to act as their aid, but then, its a really good option to those of them that can afford it, person to hire can be a family member, a church member, just somebody that can really be trusted.
And for the deaf, dumb or lame, i believe this ones can still be able to transact in Bitcoin since they have their brains, eyes and hands functioning properly, for this three are the major parts of the body required to be able to participate this space.
Literally goes against the principles of Bitcoin. It is open to all, and will forever be open to all. Limiting people on such a unimportant factor (in relation to a currency) is just silly. We don't want to go backwards, we want to keep pushing onwards. Bitcoin already some restrictions in place, i.e to mine, and be at a profit you need an initial investment, that's not ideal since it does block a certain demographic.
I mean, Hal is seen as a pioneer around here, and well respected. What you're proposing or asking could've limited him due to the disease he developed, that wouldn't make sense at all.
Everyone should have access to Bitcoin, because quite frankly our fiat system already favours those that aren't disadvantaged enough.
I mean, Hal is seen as a pioneer around here, and well respected. What you're proposing or asking could've limited him due to the disease he developed, that wouldn't make sense at all.
Everyone should have access to Bitcoin, because quite frankly our fiat system already favours those that aren't disadvantaged enough.
Why would you start banning people like the physically challenged from bitcoin purchases and trades? That would not only harm bitcoin itself but also harm the financial situation of the person in question. And at what point do we start drawing lines and where do we draw them? Whats next, do we exempt people with a history of making mistakes? What about criminal records? How much crime is too much? Do shoplifters get their bitcoin freedom taken away from them?
See, its all BS if you ask me. Everyone should have bitcoin freedom. Otherwise whats the point in bitcoin?
I would guess that there is a bit of a "roughing the house" type of situation there. I mean first of all, if you are deaf, you could still use a computer and there is absolutely nothing stopping you from doing that, I never used my voice when I deal with crypto, just my eyes and my hands and that's it. That alone is a huge proof that this is just a "troll" type of person who just tries to get some attention and try to make it a bigger deal than what it is. See, its all BS if you ask me. Everyone should have bitcoin freedom. Otherwise whats the point in bitcoin?
Secondly, "dumb" is a weird way to talk about people, how dumb? I have seen people with medical conditions who are smarter than some people I know who do not have medical conditions and didn't know which one was dumb. So basically this is just a troll attempt, and nothing more.
The deaf, blind and dumb they have their own way of studying so any information about bitcoin or cryptocurrency can be easily relates to them. I have a friend who is deaf but can read very well he has a smart phone and he also interact with me via chats so during our conversation he tells me about digital currency asked him how do you know about this, and he said he used to read it on television and also on Internet including facebook and twitter.
This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
This simply means they are also participating, I can only find it difficult with the blink because they won't see what they are always talking of but would hear about it.
I'm not sure how are they dealing with the current financial system? I mean the deaf can still count, the blind can pay using touch. I'm sorry but those who are "dumb" as you call them (I'm assuming you are referring to persons who are retarded) should be assisted by family when handling money.
Yes, physically challenged people can benefit from Bitcoin but that can be simply done by their social assistant explaining to them the concept behind Bitcoin and at their will invest some of their savings in the digital asset.
Yes, physically challenged people can benefit from Bitcoin but that can be simply done by their social assistant explaining to them the concept behind Bitcoin and at their will invest some of their savings in the digital asset.
I consider how bitcoin adoption is ever increasing each day despite bitcoin running dip in price, many people have seen and taken the good advantage in using the digital currency for many reasons that best suit their needs, now i consider this set of physically challenged people (blind, deaf and dumb) who may also want to make good opportunity out of it for an adoption, as we all know they would have heard about bitcoin but not knowing how to go about it, should we consider them in participating from this great benefits in bitcoin or assume an exemption for them.
Why do i need to raise this is because i have centers allocated for these set of people from my location here and i see it a good advantage for them to as well participate in using bitcoin but to be sincere i lack the first move to helping this challenged people out and i see bitcoin as a currency that shouldn't have a barrier of usage just as the fiat is.
I will like to hear from our suggestions, various ways we can use to aid these set of people (blind, deaf, dumb) to know about bitcoin, and if there are instructional materials or steps that could help facilitate their awareness to bitcoin, its uses and application.
Why do i need to raise this is because i have centers allocated for these set of people from my location here and i see it a good advantage for them to as well participate in using bitcoin but to be sincere i lack the first move to helping this challenged people out and i see bitcoin as a currency that shouldn't have a barrier of usage just as the fiat is.
I will like to hear from our suggestions, various ways we can use to aid these set of people (blind, deaf, dumb) to know about bitcoin, and if there are instructional materials or steps that could help facilitate their awareness to bitcoin, its uses and application.
Thats a road that I would not want to go down if I were you. Why would you start banning people like the physically challenged from bitcoin purchases and trades? That would not only harm bitcoin itself but also harm the financial situation of the person in question. And at what point do we start drawing lines and where do we draw them? Whats next, do we exempt people with a history of making mistakes? What about criminal records? How much crime is too much? Do shoplifters get their bitcoin freedom taken away from them?
See, its all BS if you ask me. Everyone should have bitcoin freedom. Otherwise whats the point in bitcoin?
Should not be a barrier. I agree on that. The barrier is the dishonest people who will take advantage of this disabled people. A blind man could be paying more even at using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as means of payment if the one who is accepting the payment is dishonest about how much the price would be exactly.
It's not the currency that is the problem because it could be used by everyone especially Bitcoin where you just need your QR code to pay. It would be beneficial for those who can't bring cash avoiding pickpockets and other evil intentions.
It's not the currency that is the problem because it could be used by everyone especially Bitcoin where you just need your QR code to pay. It would be beneficial for those who can't bring cash avoiding pickpockets and other evil intentions.
I consider how bitcoin adoption is ever increasing each day despite bitcoin running dip in price, many people have seen and taken the good advantage in using the digital currency for many reasons that best suit their needs, now i consider this set of physically challenged people (blind, deaf and dumb) who may also want to make good opportunity out of it for an adoption, as we all know they would have heard about bitcoin but not knowing how to go about it, should we consider them in participating from this great benefits in bitcoin or assume an exemption for them.
Why do i need to raise this is because i have centers allocated for these set of people from my location here and i see it a good advantage for them to as well participate in using bitcoin but to be sincere i lack the first move to helping this challenged people out and i see bitcoin as a currency that shouldn't have a barrier of usage just as the fiat is.
I will like to hear from our suggestions, various ways we can use to aid these set of people (blind, deaf, dumb) to know about bitcoin, and if there are instructional materials or steps that could help facilitate their awareness to bitcoin, its uses and application.
Physical disabilities shouldn't be a criteria to exempt people from technology. The challenge with passing information to this class of citizens is the cost of sending this information across to them. The have various learning aids the use and this devices are quite expensive. It can only be easier in countries where Bitcoin is legalized because the government and well to do citizens can take it upon themselves to ensure they too get the right knowledge on how bitcoin works, the technology behind it and how to make profit from it on long term and short term goals Why do i need to raise this is because i have centers allocated for these set of people from my location here and i see it a good advantage for them to as well participate in using bitcoin but to be sincere i lack the first move to helping this challenged people out and i see bitcoin as a currency that shouldn't have a barrier of usage just as the fiat is.
I will like to hear from our suggestions, various ways we can use to aid these set of people (blind, deaf, dumb) to know about bitcoin, and if there are instructional materials or steps that could help facilitate their awareness to bitcoin, its uses and application.
As you already understood from the posts that were written above, there are no prohibitions for disabled people from using bitcoin. But you have one more problem, and that is to take the first step. Now it's all about your decision to help these people. You can provide them with audio or video information and show them sources from which they can get the information.
But you also need to understand that everything you talk about should be provided as clearly as possible, with the full provision of all risks, and not just a colorful description of future wealth.
But you also need to understand that everything you talk about should be provided as clearly as possible, with the full provision of all risks, and not just a colorful description of future wealth.
Did you know that even the bitcoin whitepaper has been written in Braille already?
https://github.com/neatnik/braille-bitcoin-whitepaper
So I don't see it being an issue with this 'set of people' (as you have describe).
And they can enjoy the same benefits as we do.
https://github.com/neatnik/braille-bitcoin-whitepaper
So I don't see it being an issue with this 'set of people' (as you have describe).
And they can enjoy the same benefits as we do.
As long as they are in their right mind, why should they be exempted? Where the physical challenges aren't totally debilitating or incapacitating, shouldn't they have a choice or say as to whether they do or don't want to pursue Bitcoin?
shouldn't we consider them having the same equal right to enjoy the benefit use of bitcoin?.
Well, it may not be a matter of right, but I agree that they should also be given access to Bitcoin and enjoy its benefits despite their challenges. But I must admit that they'll probably be having a hard time especially the blind and the dumb. The deaf and the mute can easily make use of Bitcoin, though.
In general, however, while there are laws especially made for this particular sector, many of which are like lip service, at least as far as my actual observations are concerned.
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