[Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability

Wed Dec 23 22:36:17 UTC 2009

GE provides the Braille labels for  their microwaves, as well and they send
them very quickly.

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[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of WADE Hemmelrick
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 12:55 PM
To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA Availability

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
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Talking Microwave from ILA 
> Availability
> 
> 
> >
> > 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/485805
> > 3
> >
> > 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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