[Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...

Carly Mihalakis carlymih at comcast.net
Fri Sep 2 21:32:14 UTC 2016 

Good afternoon, Mike,

         I know what you mean, there is nothing like relaxing within 
some specific ambiance, (I.E) by the fire, while in transit, or in 
the waiting room while taking in a good read, the ol' fashioned way, 
with your fingers.


By the way, UEB, I think, is a little bit of a joke particularly upon 
people whom don't need to utilize the "new" symbols. Isn't there a 
way of achieving similar ends of, whatever it is, to make it possible 
to express computer stuff? What about computer braille??
I definitely admit ignorance in this, I imagine because I never 
really understood what they were trying to do, nore did I think it a 
good idea. So hopefully, someone might enlighten me a little?
Car tactally appraxic, that is, the communication between the brain 
and most extremities is unreliable if not altogether nonexistent. 
like I loose track of things I do with my hands and, since my hands 
are my eyes, you learn quick not to take anything, anything for 
granted. Sometimes, when I initially look at or confirm the existence 
of something i know I have done aPersonally, I became tactaly 
appraxic ) disiAt 01:32 PM 8/3/2015, Mike Freeman via blindtlk wrote:
>Makes two of us!
>
>Mike
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of James Kelm
>via blindtlk
>Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 1:28 PM
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>Cc: James Kelm
>Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Check Writing Software Ideas Wanted...
>
>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
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>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
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>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
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>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
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>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
>To: Blind Talk
>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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