Victoria Government
As a vision impaired person I find it stressful to use checkouts at department stores and supermarkets. I struggle to find the shortest queue and can't see the checkout operator waiting for me. I can't use a self-service checkout. People with disabilities have the right to access stores and checkouts. When I have trouble at the registers I take the time to try and educate staff on how they can help. Sometimes I also make a formal complaint. I want to see a time when blind and vision impaired people won't have to struggle to access checkouts.
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