[Electronics-Talk] Accessible Micro Waves, the Battle is Lost

[Robin Frost]

Hi,
doesn't Whirlpool make braille overlays for their appliances? they used to 
do so.  Perhaps a call to them might shed light on this situation?
Robin

-----Original Message----- 
From: Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 4:37 PM
To: 'Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances'
Cc: Annette Carr
Subject: [Electronics-Talk] Accessible Micro Waves, the Battle is Lost

Hi All,



Well I am at a dead-end when it comes to finding an accessible over the
range microwave.  They just do not exist.  We are left with no option but to
purchase one that I cannot use as we need the exhaust.  We cannot just
replace the microwave with a traditional exhaust hood as we would have to
replace the cabinet above the range to position the hood at the required
height.  Well, that is not going to happen since it is not possible to match
a new cabinets to the existing cabinets.



The appliance manufacturers think that making an appliance ADA accessible
requires them to only meet physical access requirements.  Access for the
blind is not even a consideration.  It is just a matter of time before
access to all appliances are out of our reach.



Annette







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