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Discover tips for identifying money, keeping financial records, paying bills, preparing taxes, and using banking services and credit cards when blind or low vision.
Initially, it’s helpful to introduce yourself to the bank manager so that they and the staff can get to know you personally. You might also consider banking at less busy times and avoid lunch hours or weekends. Banking services that can be helpful for customers who are blind or have low vision include the following: […]
The rise in popularity of debit cards means that more and more retailers—even small ones like your corner newsstand or dry cleaner—no longer require cash for purchases. For customers who are blind or low vision, this reduces some of the planning and identification issues that can arise when handling bills and coins. If you decide […]
Access Your Financial Information with a Computer Thanks to online banking, managing finances, keeping track of bank accounts, paying bills, and reviewing bank statements have become more accessible to people who are blind or have low vision. Many banks now offer separate “pages” on their websites with specific instructions for users with screen readers. In […]
Tax time is stressful for everyone. It involves organizing receipts and tax documents, filling out confusing forms, working with accountants, and meeting that fast-approaching deadline every spring. For people with age-related vision problems, there is often added anxiety around tax time since most receipts and paperwork come in small print that is difficult, if not […]
Paying bills is a big concern for most people with significant vision changes, and with good reason. Traditionally, the job required that you sort the mail, identify which items are bills, determine the amount to be paid and the due date, write out a check for the amount, and mail the payment. Each of these […]