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

Tue Oct 25 20:52:05 UTC 2016

Back in the 90's when we got our first over the range microwave, we did get
a braille overlay from GE.  It was made of a plastic sheet that was not
clear.  So if you applied it to the appliance, the sighted members of the
household could not read the print button labels.  

Annette

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I remember when I first moved into this building in 1984, the appliances
were GE.  I had heard that GE made overlays for stoves and ovens.  So, I
called them, and found out that they no longer did that.  They just had
overlays for microwave ovens.  And now, I guess they don't have that.  Pam.

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I can confirm that GE no longer provides braille overlays for microwaves.  I
did not inquire about other appliances, but I'm guessing they no longer
provide braille overlays for them either.

Annette

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Whirlpool no longer makes braille overlays, and I'm sure GE has followed
suit.

Vince

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> 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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