Hi Jim, I've never come across nor heard of a DVD recorder accessible without sight. Even should it have some physical controls a lot of it is going to be menu driven. How, for instance, would you title a recording, let alone locate it on the hard drive? I await responses with interest. An accessible DVD recorder has been on my wish list ever since they came out, and I'd love to be able to use one, but can't see that it would be doable. John.