# Looking for a Tactile Timer

Category: accessible Devices

## Post 1 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 05-Mar-2010 12:39:22

I wasn't sure whether to put this here or in daily living but anyway. I know that several places sell them but I'm looking for a particular one. Several years ago, a friend gave me a tactile timer. Even then, it was quite old, so I'm not even sure if it's still being made. It's in one solid piece, whereas alot of the newer ones have the timer part tilted upward, with a space between it and the feet or rest of the machine. This one has long markings on the 5, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minute intervals, short markings every five minutes minus those mentioned, and little dots in between. It doesn't tick every few seconds, but rather, makes noise continuously and it dings when it's done. Does anyone know where I can find another like this? Mine still works but was accidentally left out in the rain so starts and stops at times, which, of course, is very bad if I'm cooking. My preference for this one isn't simply because I don't like modern things. I honestly can't distinguish between the markings on the newer ones that well.

## Post 2 by margorp (I've got the gold prolific poster award, now is there a gold cup for me?) on Friday, 05-Mar-2010 14:50:57

Oh wow I have one just like that! Forget where I got it but I'm sure it's where ever egg timers are sold.

## Post 3 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Friday, 05-Mar-2010 17:53:15

I'm sure I can't find it in the regular stores. This one seems to be just for the blind. The ones for the sighted that I've seen have no markings at all. But maybe, one of the other specialised places still have them. Must see. Glad someone knows what I mean.