Equipment for Disabled Players

[David G Congalton]

.. I use the Spanish one at my tournaments both here and abroad.

David,
I have Never been against incremental time controls but there is a serious concern at the lack of equipment available to visually handicapped players The onus should be on CS to provide appropriate equipment for use by the visually handicapped.

Steve,

Is there an identifiable need for this equipment?

I am not aware of any other current player who takes part in congresses who would benefit from the purchase of such clocks.

That's not to say there aren't people out there who would take part, just that I don't know about them.

I would be happy to assist in applying for assistance for this, if there was an identifiable need but if there isn't then surely it makes more sense for CS to invest in clocks which are cheaper than use scarce funds on clocks which will never be fully utilised.

Going back to Prestwick, the "serious concern over the lack of equipment" is applicable no matter what the time control. So I think the introduction of incrementals is not the barrier to entry that you previously alluded to. I'm therefore slightly miffed and slightly mystified as to why you would single Prestwick out as effectively banning players from taking part.