[Electronics-talk] Braille overlays

[Annette Carr]

I had received a braille overlay from the manufacturer for my microwave back
in the mid 90's.  We ended up not using it because it was colored and did
not allow sighted people to see the print labels on the keys.  Ever since
that time I've used my braille label maker to make my own labels with the
clear label tape.  Yes it does require sighted help.

For some reason, on the past 2 microwaves the label for the clock has been
put on upside down.  This is very odd as the labels were applied by
different people.  I'm guessing there is something about that label that
visually looks like it should be positioned upside down.

Annette


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tom Lange
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 8:23 PM
To: Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] Braille overlays

Hi,
I got a GE microwave back in 2008.  I had heard that they provide Braille
overlays, so I called up their customer service and was told that no
overlays were available.  However, they did have sheets containing every
possible label that could be applied to any of their microwave ovens.  The
customer rep was very friendly and helpful, and she saw to it that I
received the label sheet promptly.

I needed a sighted person to separate and apply the labels, which wasn't
terribly difficult to do.  After three years of regular use and cleaning,
some of the labels have fallen off, but I suppose that's to be expected, so
one of these days I'll call up and request another set of labels.  In the
interim, I've memorized what controls are in the blank spots and,
fortunately, I don't use them regularly so it's not a huge deal.  Even so, I
think an overlay for the specific model would have been preferable.

I've heard some say that the GE microwaves aren't as good as they used to be
way back when, but mine works like a champ, and it's very powerful.

Tom

----- Original Message -----
From: <GeorTsoukala at aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 4:50 PM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Braille overlays


> Someone told me that the manufacturer will send you a  braille overlays.
> For the microwave you buy. Does anyone know anything  about this.
> George
>
>
> In a message dated 11/20/2011 1:08:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jajkaldrich at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hi  all!
>
> I'm writing this since my Hamilton Beach Talking oven quit!   Is the one
> from
> Maxie Aids or through Amazon better despite its  price?  Or, should I go
> back
> to marking again?  The talking was  nice for my wife.  Any thoughts 
> please?
> How might I get one  quickly?  I think Thanksgiving is out of the 
> question!
>
> Jim
> Thanks much!
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