11-08-2016, 11:10 AM
For FIDE rated events, there is a requirement that access is available for all.
Chess clocks for the blind/visually impaired are only available through one source,
In Spain.
DGT clocks are impossible to use because they do not have a talking element to the clock.
Remember that DGT are the legal supplier of clocks to FIDE, They make an exception for us at the Olympiad.
Andy is right in saying that common sense is need here, eg, assistants are provided for the tournament organizers for visually impaired players should they be required.
The Spanish Clock costs 150 Euros, can do 3 part time controls, time increments, announce time left in a number of languages and has a move counter.
Chess clocks for the blind/visually impaired are only available through one source,
In Spain.
DGT clocks are impossible to use because they do not have a talking element to the clock.
Remember that DGT are the legal supplier of clocks to FIDE, They make an exception for us at the Olympiad.
Andy is right in saying that common sense is need here, eg, assistants are provided for the tournament organizers for visually impaired players should they be required.
The Spanish Clock costs 150 Euros, can do 3 part time controls, time increments, announce time left in a number of languages and has a move counter.