Premier Assistive Technology, world leader in assistive software for reading and writing, announces the release of its one-of-kind Talking Checkbook, the worlds only PC-based talking bank account management software.

The Talking Checkbook is designed to make account management and check writing truly accessible. It is designed for individuals who find it difficult to see small print, write in small areas and even for those who find simple math difficult. For these individuals, The Talking Checkbook is much easier than manually writing checks and handles entries for all virtually all types of everyday banking transactions.

(PRWEB) November 17, 2003 --Ken Grisham, President / CEO explains In looking at the market, it quickly became clear that due to specific challenges or disabilities, many individuals need some type of assistance in managing their day-to-day banking activities. Just the vision-impaired population in the U.S. alone is over 5 million people....add to that other individuals with cognitive or mobility impairments and you can easily see a sizable universe whose fundamental needs on this issue have gone unmet for many years. While there are several other software packages for managing money", those applications have proven far too complex and / or costly for those with special needs. The Talking Checkbook dramatically simplifies traditional banking tasks for all users. With the Talking Checkbook, users can regain their independence by reducing / eliminating their reliance on others to help them with their banking activities".

Steve Timmer, Chairman and Chief Technology Officer explains that The Talking Checkbook is designed to make account management and check writing truly accessible. It is designed for individuals who find it difficult to see small print, write in small areas and even for those who find simple math difficult. You will find using the Talking Checkbook is actually quicker and much easier than manually writing checks. It even handles entries for all types of transactions such as ATM, banking by phone or banking over the Internet".

Mr. Timmer also adds that Many disabilities make it difficult to write and sign checks. The
Talking Checkbook can do that for you too by printing your checks. It uses standard printer checks, just like the ones used by QuickBooks© and other accounting applications. The Talking Checkbook will work with any laser or inkjet printer. After printing, to sign the check, just lay the check-signing template (provided with The Talking Checkbook) over the check and sign your name in the cutout.

Major Talking Checkbook features are:

** Unlimited Accounts. Manage an unlimited number of Accounts.
** Reads your transactions. Talking Checkbook reads an entire transaction to you.
** Bookkeeping made easy. We did away with confusing terms like "debit" and "credit" and replaced them with everyday terms like "deposit" and "withdraw".
** Print Checks from your printer. The TCB will print standard QuickBooks style checks on either an inkjet or laser printer.
** Compatible with major screen readers (e.g. JAWS and Window Eyes). TCB has built in extensions for both Window Eyes and Jaws Making this checkbook very accessible, without the need for scripts and set files.
** Search for a check by recipient name
** Check signing template, that you can lay over your printed checks so you can sign them.
** Accessible Reports: All reports can be saved as MS WORD Documents or your transactions can be exported to EXCEL or LOTUS.
** Quick balance lookup. Press a single hot key to hear the balance of any account.
** Built-in Talking Calculator
** Built-in Accessible Calendar
** Backup and Restore your data

The Talking Checkbook sells for only $59.95. You can purchase online at www.readingmadeeasy.com or call 815-722-5961.

Fore more information, go to www.readingmadeeasy.com

A demo is available for download at
http://65.200.22.182./tcb/index OR http://65.200.22.182/tcb/index
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For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Ken Grisham or Steve Timmer
Premier Assistive Technology, Inc
(Michigan) Phone: (517) 668-8188 FAX: (517) 668-2417
(Illinois) Phone: (815) 722-5961 FAX: (815) 722-8802
www.readingmadeeasy.com
email: info@readingmadeeasy.com