[Nfb-new-hampshire] appliances blind can use

[Ed Meskys]

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8) Those of you in the market for a new range, DVD player or dishwasher may be interested to know that the National Federation of the Blind has just updated the Usable Consumer Electronics list, which lists a variety of easy-to-adapt mainstream appliances and devices. The list describes the product interface, and what makes it usable to blind consumer, as well as giving model numbers to make it easier to find the device in question. More generally, the list will help consumers identfiy what brands and what product lines are likely to be workable. We hope it's helpful!
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/accessible_home_showcase.asp?SnID=2110542689 

9) The NfB Access Technology Blog post on August 16, 2010 offers a review of the BrailleTec BTec 100
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Access_Technology_Blog.asp?SnID=1332588961 



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