Large Print Checks
These check books can be purchased through your local bank. The larger checks will still fit into a standard-sized legal envelope. Request Deluxe Low Vision Checks. Printed on yellow paper with large black print makes them easier to see and read. Raised lines that can be felt as well provides guidance for where to enter information. If you are not ready for the larger sized checks, be sure to buy the plain checks with no design or pattern in the background. Select black print to provide you with the most contrast. Large Print Check Register  Handing over our finances to someone else is not an easy decision. If you want to continue to manage your own money try some of these tips and aids. It is much easier to record your checks in a check register that provides larger spaces between entries. Not only will it be easier for you to write you entries, it will be easier to see them as well when you balance your monthly statement. Instead of writing with a fine ball point pen, find a larger tip pen that writes in bold, black ink for the best contrast. This inexpensive vision aid costs less than $8.00 Check Writing Guide  Keep this check writing guide in your checkbook. It is a great low vision aid to assist you in writing your bills. Write the date, amount, etc. in the right spaces. To simplify your bill paying, you can ask most of your utilities to set up automatic withdrawals from your checking account. Another option is to have your monthly phone, garbage, internet bills put on your credit card. That way you are writing less checks and balancing your checkbook is easier with less entries.
Large Number Calculator  See what a difference a large number calculator makes? Not only are the numbers and key pads large, but the bold black numbers on the white keys provides the perfect contrast for those with macular degeneration. The large size key pad makes it easy to press the right number and the bold, black numbers makes the numbers easy to see. The extra large screen displays the numbers in big, bold print as well. Talking Calculator  If you find that the large number calculator is not working for you anymore, consider trying a talking calculator. This calculator speaks the numbers and results in a clear voice with the ability to adjust the volume. To hear the voice even better use the earphones. The large key pads and large, bold numbers make it easier to see as well. Calculator That Talks - with Earphones Find ways to adjust and adapt with vision aids for macular degeneration. Using these types of checks and large number calculators are just a few of the low vision aids that can help you stay independent.
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