[Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability

[WADE Hemmelrick]

Appliance makers, such as Whirlpool, Sears Kenmore, etc, do offer Braille overlays for some microwave models. But as Mike pointed out, Dymo tape does work; I have used it before. Also, there are still some models that use the dials for setting power levels and cooking times. I bought a cheap Sunbeam unit from Wal-Mart for about $40. It bit the dust within two years, but at least I had something to survive with till I could find another microwave. Good luck and Merry Christmas!--Wade Hemmelrick
 
> From: k7uij at panix.com
> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:20:54 -0800
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability
> 
> Why worry about a talking microwave when with a bit of Dymo tape, you can 
> make almost any microwave useable.
> 
> Mike
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gerald Levy" <bwaylimited at verizon.net>
> To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:54 AM
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> 
> 
> >
> > Hi Pete,
> >
> > Alas, ILA no longer carries any talking microwave ovens. Shame on them. 
> > But have no fear. walmart.com still carries the Hamilton Beach Cook Magic 
> > talking microwave for only $79 plus shipping. It's essentially the same 
> > model ILA used to sell for about $50 less. You can check it out at:
> >
> > http://www.walmart.com/Cook-Magic-Talking-Microwave-Silver/ip/4858053
> >
> > Gerald
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue1 at sbcglobal.net>
> > To: "Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances" 
> > <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:01 AM
> > Subject: [Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability
> >
> >
> >> Hello everyone,
> >>
> >> I guess Santa wasn't happy with us about something. One chunk of coal 
> >> we
> >> found in our "Christmas stalking" was that our microwave decided to go 
> >> north
> >> leaving us to cook the old fashion way until it can be replaced. We 
> >> bought
> >> the Hamilton Beach talking Microwave a few years ago when it came out 
> >> after
> >> two other microwaves failed. We owned a Kenmore Microwave for quite a 
> >> while.
> >> It only required the occasional Sears PMA to keep it in ship shape but it
> >> too eventually gave up the ghost.
> >>
> >> When we purchased the Hamm Beach it had to be special ordered as
> >> Best-Buy did not keep it in stock and the other models they had were as
> >> inaccessible as they come. Wanting to get some leads on accessible
> >> microwaves I check the NFB'S Accessible Home Showcase for suggested
> >> microwave ovens usable by a blind but only saw the Hamilton Beach Talking
> >> Microwave listed. Independent Living Aids has carried a talking microwave
> >> for quite a while but I didn't see it listed in our list of accessible
> >> house-hold appliances. If anyone can tell me whether that particular 
> >> talking
> >> microwave is still available from ILA or can put us on to other models
> >> usable by a blind person we'll appreciate that very much.
> >>
> >> Best wishes from Mary and myself for a merry Christmas and a wonderful
> >> 2010.
> >>
> >> Peter Donahue
> >>
> >>
> >> "Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
> >> And her fetters we'll break, links that long are encumbered.
> >> And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
> >> On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
> >> Will You Come to the Bower
> >> Traditional Irish Folk Song
> >>
> >>
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