[optacon-l] Re: reading bills and such
- From: "Korene Kegg" <kkegg57@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 15:32:24 -0400
I've seen thosemagnetic plastic numbers, letters, and punctuations avaiable
at Toys R Us. Play School Brand also includes braille on each magnet.
Korene
----- Original Message -----
From: "don bishop" <w6smb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "optacon list" <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 2:56 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] reading bills and such
> Just changed the subject to make it more relevant for anyone searching
> message archives. <hint hint> <smile>
>
> I use the optacon all the time for reading bills. Sometimes it can be a
> real adventure though because of the various formats on the page.
> I sure wouldn't suggest it for a beginning user unless you can get
> verification that the bill amount is correct.
>
> Actually, I pay almost all of our bills using the online billpay from
> our bank, but I do need to check the bill amounts on those which are
> sent via mail and not sent via e-mail.
>
> Also, I need to read the bill address and account information when
> setting up the billpay payees.
>
> Because formats are so different, I've found that trying to use a
> scanner for this just isn't practical since the ocr software really
> can't determine the page layout. I have a hard enough time just doing
> it with an optacon. <smile>
>
> But, I can do it. <smile> It really does enhance one's feeling of
> independence.
>
> Don
>
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