[Electronics-Talk] Accessible Stoves

[Matthew Chao]

The stove's about 8 years old.  We tried to see if Jenair had any 
overlays for the oven, and they didn't really know what I was talking 
about, even after explaining to them that I couldn't see.  Seems that 
most manufacturers talk accessibility, but only as it relates to 
mobility impairments.  Sensory like blindness to them doesn't exist or 
seems too hard to implement when it comes to accessibility.  Wish AFB 
would update its guide regarding accessible appliances.--Matthew Chao



On 11/23/2022 10:28 PM, Amanda Lee wrote:
> Hey, that's a nice stove you have from one of the best brands.
> 
> Have you considered having it serviced?
> 
> Many appliances nowadays have apps and are accessible to smart speakers.
> 
> Also if you find a brand you like, contact the manufacturer and ask for
> their accessibility department or if they know of braille or tactile
> overlays.  Many appliances can be enabled more accessible as you have with
> applying new dots to older appliances and/or obtaining overlays and so on.
> 
> The stove that is in my home is from when it was built in 1976.  It is all
> analog.  I have learned that I can use the microwave and a couple of other
> small appliances to replace using the stove top and it's more energy
> efficient to do so.  However, a fully functioning stove is useful at times.
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Hi, Folks.  I'm looking into buying a new stove in a year or so.  My
> question is:  Are there any accessible stoves for totally blind folks,
> especially regarding using the oven?  I have a Jenair stove with a flat
> cooktop.  The top's controls are accessible (knobs) but the oven's all touch
> controls.  We put Hot Dots on some of the buttons, but they eventually came
> off.  Any thoughts?  Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao
> 
> P.S.  May be looking for an induction range.
> 
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