Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers | Accessible Microwave Labels

$6.75

Description

The Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers provide an accessible way for people who are blind or have low vision to identify commonly used microwave controls. These raised, self-adhesive tactile icons use distinctive shapes to represent different microwave functions, allowing users to locate and identify controls by touch.

Part of the HALOS (Home Appliance Labeling and Overlay System), these tactile stickers can be applied to appliance controls to provide a physical reference that is easier to identify by touch. The consistent tactile symbols help users learn and recognize microwave functions without relying entirely on visual labels or displays.

Key Features

• Raised 3-D tactile icons
• Self-adhesive design for appliance controls
• Distinctive tactile shapes represent different microwave functions
• Designed for people who are blind or have low vision
• Helps identify flat or touch-sensitive microwave controls
• Provides tactile references for frequently used functions
• Designed as part of the HALOS accessible appliance labeling system
• Helps make everyday kitchen appliances easier to use independently

What’s Included?

These microwave stickers provide tactile symbols for commonly used microwave functions. The raised icons can be placed directly over or next to the corresponding controls, providing a physical reference that users can locate by touch.

Benefits for Blind and Low Vision Users

The Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers give users an alternative to relying exclusively on printed words, numbers, or visual displays. Raised symbols allow users to feel for specific controls and distinguish between different microwave functions.

These tactile labels can be especially useful on modern microwaves with smooth control panels, small lettering, or touch-sensitive buttons. Adding tactile references can help users operate their microwave with greater confidence and independence.

• Start is shaped like a sideways triangle
• Cancel is shaped like a cross
• Power Level is shaped like stairs
• Add Time is shaped like a cross
• Popcorn is shaped like popcorn
• Pizza is shaped like a pizza triangle
• Potato is shaped like a potato
• Defrost is shaped like a water droplet
• Cook Time is shaped like a sand timer

Who Is It For?

The Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers are ideal for:

• People who are blind
• People with low vision
• Seniors who have difficulty reading appliance controls
• Individuals seeking greater independence in the kitchen
• Families supporting someone with a visual impairment
• Occupational therapists and vision professionals
• Independent living programs
• Accessible home environments
• Anyone who benefits from tactile appliance labels

Why Choose Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers?

Many modern microwaves feature smooth touch-sensitive controls that can be difficult to identify without vision. Halos Tactile Icon Microwave Stickers add raised tactile references to help users identify important controls by touch.

The HALOS system uses recognizable tactile symbols that can be learned and remembered, creating a practical way to make an existing microwave more accessible without replacing the appliance.