[Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
Brl2014!
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Tue Aug 4 04:34:19 UTC 2015
I feel empowered by learning braille. I don't have to rely on a charger and the power grid to read. As an adult I'm finally learning it because visually impaired kids weren't taught it in the 70s and 80s. I think it's more like being sighted to read braille. Then again maybe I'm just crazy too.
Ericka
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> On Aug 3, 2015, at 3:28 PM, James Kelm via blindtlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Dear Mike,
>
> I agree with you, but aren't people in general just so fickled? LOLL One of my sope box issues is how many younger folks ignore Braille, just because JAWS will read things to them. I absolutely adore technology, and am a huge fan of JAWS and similar programs. But there is something special about sitting in the living room with soft music playing, and actually reading an actual book. But then maybe I am just showing my age, and I am really just an old curmudgeon!
>
> James
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Mike Freeman via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 3:10 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Mike Freeman
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> James:
>
> I'm not Steve but I can't resist; I assure you I won't belabor the point.
> You decry (not unreasonably) that some establishments don't embrace new
> technologies often enough. However, I also think that many people are
> abandoning tried-and-true technologies before such abandonment is warranted.
> For example, I know some younger person who, believe it or not, have never
> made out a check for themselves. Hence, they tend to think that using a
> scribe is a sign of dependence.Ibelieve such thinking to be short-sighted.
>
> Peace!
>
> Mike Freeman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 1:06 PM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: James Kelm
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> Dear Steve,
>
> Thank you for your thoughtful response, and it is often ironic because
> although there are a lot more tools available that can make the world
> slightly more accessible, there are still those who refuse to embrace some
> of these simple solutions. And so many of them are not simply for us blind
> folks, but they will actually help the sighted world as well. Oh well...
> When I am elected to the position of America's first emperor, things will
> change! LOLL
>
> On a bit of a serious note, I noticed on your E-mail that you are in
> Minneapolis? I am actually in Duluth. If you would like, you can E-mail me
> off list and tell me a bit about yourself. It would be nice to have
> communication with another Minnesota person! *smile*
>
> James Kelm
> E-mail: jameskelm at earthlink.net
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Jacobson via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 1:50 PM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Steve Jacobson
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> James,
>
> It is frustrating. There are a couple of food delivery places here in
> Minneapolis who will not take checks, and this is getting more and more
> common. It sounds like you have found the best solution.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 11:31 AM
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> Cc: James Kelm
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> Thank you for all of your wonderful information that you took the time to
> relay. I sincerely appreciate it!
>
> I think that my bank's Bill Pay service is going to be the best option
> for me. It is free, which is always nice. LOLL It also will allow me to
> send paper check with very little effort. It is always a bit frustrating
> for me when for example my landlord, will only accept paper checks. I have
> tried to talk them into either accepting a debit card, or Paypal, but they
> just don't want to do it. Go figure... I only have to write 2 checks each
> month, and now days so much is set up to accept either credit/debit cards or
>
> Paypal, that it is rather strange that 2 of the companies that I deal with
> is so out of date. But now I have the answer, so life is good! *smile* My
>
> only issue now is finding a program, or service, that will enable me to
> print actual money as easily as checks. LOLL
>
>
> James
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Jacobson via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 11:16 AM
> To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
> Cc: Steve Jacobson
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> James,
>
> There are a number of things to consider. First, let me start out by saying
> that I print checks using a program from the American Printing House for the
> Blind called MoneyTalks. This program is not free, but it is pretty
> reasonably priced and it includes some nice features.
>
> First, whenever you fill in a pre-printed form, you need to pay special
> attention to your printer. The printer has to be particularly good at
> feeding in a page so that printing starts at the same place every time. The
> term that is sometimes used to describe that is the printer's registration.
> If a printer is inconsistent, varying the top of the page by even one-sixth
> of an inch, it will cause printing to be an entire line off which is
> unacceptable for check writing.
>
> Second, you have to make sure your printer will correctly feed a piece of
> paper the size of a check. I use an HP printer at work that handles the
> small personal checks very nicely, but this isn't that common. My Dell
> printer at home had a feeder that can be adjusted down to just larger than a
> personal check, and with practice, I can feed personal checks into that
> printer as well. Of course, you can order larger checks that would likely
> be handled by more printers.
>
> Also, you have to be careful of the ink used by your printer. It used to be
> said that checks should only be printed on laser printers because the ink on
> inkjet printers was too easily erased. I don't know if that is still the
> case, but if your printer meets all of the other criteria, you'll want to
> check to be sure the ink is very permanent.
>
> Finally, you probably could design a Microsoft Word document that could
> allow you to print a check or possibly something could be set up from Excel,
> but this would take a bit of work. Even if you get a program like
> MoneyTalks, you will need to work with someone to calibrate MoneyTalks to
> print correctly on your check with your printer. This can take a bit of
> work and will require that you be able to examine the results yourself or
> with the help of a sighted reader. You should probably be prepared to waste
> a few checks as well, although you can run the same check through a few
> times to make corrections in the one-time calibration. The reason you will
> have to calibrate your printer is that even though programs like MoneyTalks
> already has templates for several standard checks, the feeding guides of
> printers do not all work the same. When feeding in smaller sizes, some have
> one guide that one moves to the left until the correct width is set. Other
> printers, including both of my printers, tend to center the check as it
> feeds into the printer. Where your printer positions the check can affect
> how the calibration is set. Further, printers usually process checks in
> landscape mode instead of portrait mode so the check can be fed in with the
> end first. This is also true of envelopes.
>
> Okay, now that I have probably scared you completely, please know that I've
> been writing checks with my computer for years and I'm glad I took the time
> to get it set up. Still, I tend to want to be sure the check printed
> correctly each time. If you don't write many checks, this may not be worth
> the trouble since you probably still need to have a reader for some things.
> In addition, even if a company does not take electronic payments, some banks
> have a bill paying service that will actually send out a paper check for a
> fee. Your interface is electronic, but the company you are paying receives
> paper. It might be worth making certain you have check to see if there are
> options like this for you.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Steve Jacobson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm
> via blindtlk
> Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 10:45 AM
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> Cc: James Kelm
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
> Dear friends,
>
> Does anyone know of a free program that is usable for printing, and
> filling out checks? I am mainly looking for an accessible way to
> independently fill out the checks that I must send out each month for
> utility bills and such. Right now I have to have a sighted friend do my
> checks, and it would be really nice to be able to do them myself!
> Unfortunately a couple of the bills that I pay each month, will not accept
> electronic payments, so I have to send them actual paper checks.
>
> I am using a computer with Windows 7, with Microsoft Office
> Professional.
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
>
> James
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