Abstract: A check writing guide for use by people with writing difficulties caused by old age, blindness, stroke, amputation, arthritis, nervous disorders, etc. The guide includes a base plate and a template. The template has a first guide sized and positioned to facilitate writing the date on a check, a second guide sized and positioned to facilitate writing the name of the payee on a check, a third guide sized and positioned to facilitate writing the amount, in numerals, on a check, a fourth guide sized and positioned to facilitate writing the amount, in text, on a check, a fifth guide sized and positioned to facilitate signing the name of the payor on a check, and a sixth guide sized and positioned to facilitate endorsing a check. The check writing guide is also useful when endorsing common brands of travelers checks.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-panel device for aiding the check writing of a blind person. One panel is formed by a backplate which has a cavity over which an apertured template is inserted, the template overlying a check which is slipped into the cavity. The apertures in the template position the writing on the check by the user of the guide. A second panel or base plate, hinged to the first panel acts as a stabilizing rest for the wrist area of the user.