[header] How to do laundry if you're blind or visually impaired [title] Request a braille control panel. [step] If you can read braille, you can contact or call the manufacture of the washing machine or dryer to see if they offer a free braille control panel. Not all manufactures do this, but some offer it on a limited array of models.
[header] How to do laundry if you're blind or visually impaired [title] Request a braille control panel. [step] If you can read braille, you can contact or call the manufacture of the washing machine or dryer to see if they offer a free braille control panel. Not all manufactures do this, but some offer it on a limited array of models.
[substeps] Even with a braille panel, it's important that you use a digital braille reader if you're trying to change your machine's user settings. [title] Make a special drawer for the washers and dryers. You can drive to your local hardware store and ask for a picture of the machine before buying the washer. [substeps] Many models are single-panel, but some switch with series. [substeps] Many washing machines, either individually or with other models, require a passcode (code built into the unit). That key is usually located behind the name of the machine, but you may need to need to consult the owner's manual to see. [title] Place tactile marks on the washing and dryer machines' controls. [step] To make the knobs and controls on the machines easier for you to adjust, place tactile marks over the controls to mark your most-used settings.