Are there any accessible programs that allow blind people to write and print checks?(self.Blind)
submitted by Raccoon_Tail33
I did some searching, but there didn't seem to be any.
Littlebiggran4 points1y ago
I only have a pastic shhet form with strategic holes to fill out for date, pay to, amount, signature.
Raccoon_Tail33 [OP]3 points1y ago
You mean those check writing guides? I could definitely use those, but my handwriting isn't the best
Littlebiggran2 points1y ago
I have learned not to look as I write. My AMD makes me see crooked.
BlindGirlSees3 points1y ago
If the check has to go in the mail, you could always do online bill pay through your bank. I know this isn’t exactly what you were asking, but my wedding venue only takes checks and I have been able to successfully pay them to the tune of $30,000 this way, sending a couple of thousand dollars per month.
BenandGracie3 points1y ago
I think there was a program called Talking Checkbook or something that would allow you to print checks, but this was back in 2005 or so. I don’t know if it is still around.
B_Bussen2 points1y ago
Wow, that has been a long time ago. I wrote a program for Apple way back in 80s called talking checkbook. I think aph had a windows version, but I don't think it let you print checks. Long ago I ordered some raised line checks through my bank. You could put these into a standard type writer and fill them out. Anyone remember those? My bank has a page where I can pay bills on line and tell when I want the moneyh withdrawn and so forth. Good luck.
astrolurus3 points1y ago
How often are you writing checks? You could always try check paper and check printing software but I don’t know how accessible the softwares are and it can be a pain to make your own check… you can probably also use a check guide like mentioned or even ask someone else to write the check and then sign your name with a signature guide or even make a signature stamp (sign once, never again lol). Most banks do offer e checks these days though which might be your best option- and if you need to write a check to pay rent etc I’ve heard of landlords taking electronic payment as a reasonable accommodation. Idk if this helps but hope something might be of use to you.
imissaolchatrooms3 points1y ago
Most banks have apps with varying degrees of accessibility. There are plastic cover templates to hand write checks.
retrolental_morose2 points1y ago
just waiting for someone to ask about accessible fax machines now and that'll be my day done.
LilacRose322 points1y ago
I’ve never had to write a cheque.
This might be a cultural difference though - I occasionally receive one from a company but cannot think of a situation where I would need to write my own
DannyMTZ9562 points1y ago
There are some check books that have a tactile line. I don’t know if they would be valid for any bank. There are plastic overlays that can help people aline the check to fill it out.
Raccoon_Tail33 [OP]2 points1y ago
Do these plastic templets have braille labels for the spaces?
DannyMTZ9561 points1y ago
I touched one that did have Braille: Just the initial, for example, N for Name.
thatawkwardcosplayer2 points1y ago
I use the metal pre made fillers. If the writing is hard, you can have your bank teller fill it for you.
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