Catherine, I know that at one time, Hotpoint were the only firm who actually made an alternative front panel for their washers with braille on it. Mine was a washer drier and the panel was very easy to read, and apparently blended in well with the rest of the washer. If you buy a Hotpoint, I think you ring your nearest Hotpoint service centre and they come out and fit the panel. I live in Blackpool and I had to ring the service centre at Preston. Hope this is of some use. Cheers, Sandra. ** To leave the list, send a message to:- ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq