[nabs-l] Question about being blind and turning 18

[Mikayla Gephart]

Thank you all. This was what I thought, but was curious how everyone else tackles this challenge.
> On Nov 7, 2017, at 1:40 PM, Melissa Sheeder via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Yes, you will probably have to use your reader to read the notice just like most of the mail. As far as bills some bills you can do online and some you will only be able to get paper ones and your reader may have some trouble reading them depending how they are formatted. You can get a lot of banks with apps so you’ll be able to track your account that way you could always do direct billing which means they’ll pull it out of your account. Which can be helpful. I know for me there are places that can be a bit difficult to get assistance because their website is not accessible. It’s almost like a trial and error thing. Depending on where you are from you can as local blind adults if they have any companies or Banks they use that they have found to be accessible or helpful. From what I understand Bank Of America has a very accessible app and they also will send you monthly statements in braille if you requested. I believe some cell phone companies also offered this braille monthly statement. Wishing you the best of luck and you’re already a step ahead of most 18-year-olds. A lot of kids just don’t think of it that way I wish I had or someone to guide me that way it took me a long time to grow up because I wasn’t prepared no one told me that all the stuff happens when you turn 18 LOL wishing you the best 
> idea 
> 
> Melissa
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>> On Nov 7, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Mikayla,
>> 
>> I typically have received jury duty in print format and put it through OCR like my other mail. In terms of bills and bank statements and the like, it is generally up to you what you do and don't want to receive electronically. Many banks, trusts corporations and companies offer electronic forms of bills and statements that you can sign up for, and often times you can pay bills through mobile apps on desktop sites. That's something worth talking with your financial institution with if you're interested. I hope that helps and good luck with your adult pursuits. 
>> 
>> Best,
>> 
>> Meaghan 
>> 
>> 
>> Meaghan Roper
>> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
>> 
>>> On Nov 7, 2017, at 1:09 PM, Mikayla Gephart via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>>   I am turning 18 in January. I just re-learned in Civics that jury duty notices are sent in the mail. For any of you who have gotten these notices, do they send the notices in an accessible format, or do you have to have a reader or KNFB Reader like all your other mail? Also, do you all get all the bills you have to pay online. For those of you who still get bills mailed to you for you to pay or keep records, how do you access them? Sorry for all the questions, they just come to me as I learn things and as my birthday approaches. Thank you.
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