From a reader in Tennessee:

I have noticed complaints from people who published their names in the Pen Pals section and then got letters asking for donations. Maybe they need to write to some of those rich television preachers and ask them for a donation. They have more money than we will ever have. The majority of blind people have to scrape and save to get what they need. If they have a job, they don't make much. The blindness community needs to realize that nothing is free.
I am also writing to say that my talking microwave played out on me over a week ago. It was still under warranty. At Wal-Mart I got a new one that had buttons and a dial that is tactile. The display is digital, which stinks. I did make some markings, and you can count clicks with the dial. If necessary, I can use my braille timer in order to keep from burning my food. It seems like anytime anything is marketed to the general public it does not stay around for long. I strongly believe that ACB, NFB and the AARP need to get together on this matter of accessible appliances.