[NJTechDiv] Accessible Washers and Dryers for the Blind

[pegkane52 at gmail.com]

When I contacted GE, they said the boxes were no longer available on any models. So I am not sure if they are in the marketplace somewhere and G does not realize that.
Peggy

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> On Sep 12, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Mario Brusco via NJTechDiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As I remember, this company adapted the talking laundry module to particular models of GE washer/dryer units, which I believe they still sell at least 3 models and a box. You might want to check out:
> 
> https://firstbuild.com/products/talking-laundry-module/
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> From: Mary Jo Partyka via NJTechDiv [mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org]
> Subject: [NJTechDiv] Accessible Washers and Dryers for the Blind
> Date: Sunday, September 12, 2021, 3:39 PM
> To: Andy via NJTechDiv <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mary Jo Partyka <choirnfb at gmail.com>
> When we moved into our house in 2017, I heard about a company called
> First Build which manufactured boxes which can be hooked to your washer
> and dryer and read the avaiable settings.  I don’t know if these boxes
> are still available.
> 
> On Sep 10, 2021, at 8:33 AM, Peg Kane via NJTechDiv
> <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org <mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> 
> Hi Tracy I agree with you the lower and machines were much more
> accessible and had less to worry about as far as what was on the screens.
> I just hope this machine that I purchased less for me. I did get an
> extended maintenance for five years, and hopefully this will help.
> Take care.
> Peggy Kane
> 
> Peggy Sent from my i phone☺️
> 
> On Sep 10, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Tracy Carcione via NJTechDiv
> <njtechdiv at nfbnet.org <mailto:njtechdiv at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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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> *Subject:*[NJTechDiv] Accessible Washers and Dryers for the Blind
> 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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