Hi Prashant, Here in the UK where blind people campaign for accessibility of devices so that everything talks, I haven't so far come across a talking washing machine. I personally think talking washing machines are perhaps an overkill, and the extra resources required to produce them could be used more effectively elsewhere.
I have been using a front-loading washing machine for several years now; this neither beeps nor talks. I use a few tactile markers on various buttons. All I do to start washing is to press a few buttons. Since every washing machine has no more than four or five buttons, it is not difficult to memorise what each one does. What you need to stay away from are washing machines with touch screens. But there are enough manufacturers in India who still produce washing machines with tactile buttons. Geetha -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Prashant Ranjan Verma Sent: 09 September 2012 07:27 To: accessindia@accessindia. org. in Subject: [AI] Any update on accessibility of washing machine? Hello all, Has anyone come across any accessible front loading automatic washing machine model that is available in india currently. I understand that washing machines are not known to have totally audio interface but tactile controls and distinct audio beeps etc have made many models usable for the blind. Regards, Prashant Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
