[Electronics-talk] talking check writers

Fri Apr 23 14:58:36 UTC 2010

When you have time I would like to know about it.
Chuck
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From: "Debbi Williamson" <debbi107 at atlanticbb.net>
To: "'Rob Tabor'" <rob.tabor at sbcglobal.net>; "'Discussion of accessible 
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Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 3:45 AM
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>I order checks from a company recommended by the developers of my
> check-writing program.  If you have the correct routing number for your 
> bank
> and the account number,  that seems to be all that is important.  I use 
> the
> talking checkbook program.  Works great!  Can't remember the name of the
> company right now but I am very happy with what I use.  I can, at another
> time, look up the information, if you want.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rob Tabor
> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 6:56 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking check writers
>
> Good morning.
> It appears from these postings that computerized check writing is the way 
> to
> go for doing independent checkwriting once the software is configured even
> with sighted assistance if need be. However, it is quite likely one would
> have to have check blanks that conform to the bank's specifications 
> because
> of specific information such as routing and transit numbers. Once the 
> check
> blanks are customized to the check blank format of one's bank it could be 
> a
> very dicy proposition as to whether the data entry fields would physically
> line up with the revised layout. Hopefully someone who has experience with
> this issue can enlighten us.
> Best regards
> Rob Tabor
> Vice president Jayhawk Chapter NFB of Kansas
>
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> From: "Baracco, Andrew W" <Andrew.Baracco at va.gov>
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>
>> But there are just times when you have to write a check.  When I used to
>> rent, landlords would only accept payment by check.  Also, groups like
>> bowling leagues, blindness organizations, etc. expected payment by
>> check.  Also, there are individuals who do not use Paypal or online
>> banking.  I don't write nearly as many checks as I used to, but still
>> have to write some.
>>
>> Many years ago, I was taught a method that involved using a manual
>> typewriter, and setting up tabs so you could count tabs and rows.  You
>> had to be precise, and one mistake could screw up everything, but it
>> actually worked most of the time, and I could check my work with an
>> Optacon.  Also, there was a typewriter lens attachment for the Optacon
>> that would allow you to read as you were typing.
>>
>> Andy
>>
>>
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>> [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 7:43 AM
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>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking check writers
>>
>>
>> To print individual checks on a printer requires a lot of sighted
>> assistance
>> to align the check properly.  You could waste a whole checkbook trying
>> to
>> print all the fields on the check just right.  Probably the best way to
>> print individual checks is to use an old-fashioned manual typewriter, if
>> you
>> can find one, and tab to each field.  But again, sighted help might be
>> needed.  Of course, you could always use a plastic check guide and fill
>> in
>> the fields by hand if you can write small enough and legible enough in
>> the
>> narrow slits. Thank goodness for online banking.  I use JP Morgan
>> Chase's
>> online bill pay service , which is totally JAWS accessible, to pay most
>> of
>> my bills.
>>
>> Gerald
>>
>>
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>>
>>> There are check writing programs that can be installed on computers
>> and
>>> the checks can be printed out on a computer printer. I don't know how
>>> accessible they are though.
>>> Chuck
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Tim Shaw" <tshaw2007 at hotmail.com>
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>>> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 5:16 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking check writers
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>>>
>>>>
>>>> honestly I would be afraid to use one, you are jus tasking someone to
>>
>>>> steal it and use it tot forge checks in your name
>>>>
>>>>> From: stevencjohnson at centurytel.net
>>>>> To: electronics-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:28:06 -0500
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] talking check writers
>>>>>
>>>>> Can anyone tell me if there is such thing as an automatic check
>> writer
>>>>> that
>>>>> you can write the check through a key pad and then print it out?
>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>>
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