[NJTechDiv] Accessible Washers and Dryers for the Blind

[Tracy Carcione]

I agree with Peggy that the best thing is to go to stores and look for
yourself, if you can.  There has been some discussion of accessible washers
on the Electronics-talk listserve, but no one has really recommended
anything specific.

When I needed a new washer/dryer a few years ago, we went and looked at PC
Richards.  The low-end machines were much more accessible than the high-end,
because the high-end machines had all kinds of inaccessible menus.  But the
GE I got has good old-fashioned dials and buttons.  I got my neighbor to
help me put some braille labels and bump dots on it, and it's just fine.  I
expect that, these days, I could use AIRA for that too, if I couldn't catch
someone to help me in person.

Also, I've seen an ad for a business on Etsy that will create a braille
overlay for you that you can put on a machine.  I'm sure they charge for it,
but I don't know how much.

HTH.

Tracy

 

 

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Hi All,

My Accessible Washer of 17 years has stopped working.  This was an
Accessible Washer with the control panel that had tactual buttons, braille,
and large print.  This machine was made by GE.  I had also test marketed it.
GE does not make it anymore.

 

Does anyone know of an Accessible Washer with tactual buttons and braille on
control panel?  Or a Washer that talks?  Also I will need a Gas Dryer that
is Accessible too.  Thanks for your help.

Sincerely,

Johanna Baccan 

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