Clothes Washer
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Accessible Washers And Dryers.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Enables person in a wheelchair to reach controls on back panel of a washing machine or dryer. Controls are brought forward, even with the front of the machines. Rotary selection knob of washer connects by flexible cable to a large 3 pronged handle which provides leverage. Labeling of the various cycles was placed on a large circle immediately behind the control handle. Dryer cycle selection knobs are duplicated at the front of the machine by large circ
Accessible Washers And Dryers.
--- "DO IT YOURSELF" ENTRY ------- PURPOSE: Adaptation of coin operated, front loading washer and dryer to allow access to the controls for people in wheelchairs. The washer and dryer controls, normally at the top rear of the machines, were duplicated on panels at the front of each machine, attached to the original controls with flexible cable. Includes photograph. COMMENTS: For additional information contact: Dr Roy Norris, Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Rehabilitation Engineerin
Bosch Vision 500 Series Washer
The Bosch Vision 500 Series Washer is a front loading clothes washer designed for use by wheelchair users or individuals who are blind or have low vision. Controls are on the front of the unit above the loading door. The washer has a dial control for selecting the wash cycle, and four tactile buttons. There are 15 wash cycle options, including a jeans cycle and a comforter cycles for blankets. The washer uses as little as 13 gallons per load. DIMENSIONS (HxWxD): 36.9 x 27 x 31.6 inches. WEIGHT:
GE Energy Star RightHeight Design Front Load Washer (Model GFWR4805FRR)
The GE® Energy Star® RightHeight™ Design Front Load Washer, model GFWR4805FRR, is a front load washer designed for people who use wheelchairs and for those who have the use of only one hand. This ADA-compliant washer is equipped with a tilted wash basket made of stainless steel, controls placed at eye-level, a door with see-thru glass, and a chrome pocket door handle. The RightHeight™ built-in pedestal raises this washer 7 inches above the ground, making loading and unloading more convenient. Th
Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine
The Whirlpool Duet Washing Machine is a standard clothing washer that features 12 different wash cycles and 5 different spin speeds. The Duet line is also useful to those with low vision or blindness as the setting controls allow for easy-to-feel differences and selection for each cycle. The "Up and Down" buttons facilitate changes in the cycles' default settings and the machine outputs patterns of descending tones which allows the verification of a specific choice by sound. Additionally, each c