FUNCTIONAL INTERIORS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS 4(2+2)

Lesson 28 : Independent Living Needs and Technology Solutions

Appliance Controls and Displays

• Membrane switches with suitable tactile feedback and proper markings for visually impaired people (e.g., Braille or large contrasting typography)
• Audible feedback on membrane panels
• Redundant feedback for all kitchen appliances
• Feedback available throughout the entire home (Is the furnace running? Is the garbage disposal on? Maybe it is a flashing display of some kind)
• Graphical user interfaces (for computers and for consumer appliances that use LCD display/control panels) are not usable by visually impaired people