[BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or Studio-Living

Mon Dec 9 16:32:17 UTC 2019

Very true about moving.

On our boxes, when we have moved, I have had three labels, although two
should suffice for a smaller place.  

If you can, get into the apartment and get familiar with the floor plan so
you can decide the "staging area," for most of your boxes.  

Bigger pieces should be moved in first, as in furniture, then boxes can go
on top and all round.

The labels I used delineated whether boxes went in the garage or the house.
The second label stated which room.  The third label was my braille label.

Whenever we have moved, I print off labels sheets, and apply them as I pack
each box.

When you start your packing, start with the things stored in your closets
that you don't use much, then work outward.

Lastly, one thing I have always done and been very glad, is kept what I call
the Handy Box.  This box goes with me and has things like extra scissors, my
box cutter, cleaning supplies, dish soap, paper cups for a thirsty moving
crew.  Paper towels, a roll toilet paper, a few trash bags, hammer some
nails, hanging hooks if needed and a screw driver set.

Judy

"Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."

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From: BlindTlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jude
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Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 6:09 AM
To: Carly Mihalakis via BlindTlk; 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List'
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or
Studio-Living

payment locations and hours too.  A place I lived in had restricted
hours and one office you had to get to to pay your rent.  If you're a
ham radio operator or thinking of becoming one, will it be possible to
set up an antenna going outside a window.

Every box you move should have a braille list inside detailing contents
and location in apartment you plan to put it.  Every box should also
have a braille label on outside with same number and location where to
put contents in apartment.  This way organizing gets a little easier and
you can know which boxes need unpacking first.

On Mon, 9 Dec 2019, Carly Mihalakis via BlindTlk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2019 08:59:14
> From: Carly Mihalakis via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
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>     "blindtlk at nfbnet.org" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>,
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> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or
Studio-Living
>
> Good morning, Humberto,
>
> Indeed all really exciting strides forward for a prospective
> teacher--congratulations!!
>
> In terms of the literature about the property, here, all the usual stuff
that
> is encountered where ever you go applies, that is, the proprietor reads
off
> FYI bullet points displayed on the forms so you know what it is to which
> you're applying your signature, all that can be done verbally, no need to
bog
> down things by trying to acquire it in accessable format. Where ever
possible,
> by simply securing a verbal sketch of relevant docs, the better, you just
ask
> the proprietor all the usual details regarding the administrative minutea
of
> the place: rental payyment schedules and the like, walkthrough details,
rental
> payment etc. I have been renting since before turning 18. Avila via
BlindTlk
> wrote:
> >Content-Language: en-US
> >Content-Type: multipart/related;
> >
> >boundary="_004_MWHPR04MB1214B98DDF3DDDD4E70C6D57E8590MWHPR04MB1214namp_";
> >         type="multipart/alternative"
> >
> >Hello, All:
> >
> >I hope you all are having a fantastic evening and weekend.
> >
> >I am here with a question and / or a request for pieces of advice if
> >possible.  Here???s my situation:
> >
> >Two weeks ago on 11/20/19, I interviewed for a teaching position with a
> >school district near the area where I am doing my independent living
> >training. The interview was awesome and I got a good impression of the
people
> >I would be working with ETC.
> >
> >But to cut to the chase quickly? yesterday I got a call from those same
> >peoplle that interviewed me that day. I was offered the job working with
> >blind students in the Tacoma School District (In Washington State) and I
have
> >accepted it on the phone. What comes next is a matter of orientations,
> >trainings, and the human resource part? all of that very exciting.  But
well?
> >where am I going to breathe after long, hard,, challenging, first couple
of
> >days at work? This is where I would love asking my questions:
> >
> >
> >   1.  What are some of your experiences with going apartment searching?
> >   2.  What are some of your experiences with
> > coping with moving in to a new place and living independently?
> >   3.  What strategies and techniques do you use to learn your new
> > environment in your living arrangement?
> >   4.  Has anyone rented a studio apartment? What is your experience with
> > this type of living? Any perks, or inconveniences that I have to deal
with
> > there?
> >   5.  How do you deal with inaccessible materials presented by
landlords, as
> > well as leasing terms and conditions, and accommodations?
> >
> >Any advice, once again, is deeply appreciated! Sorry for my longwinded
email.
> >But thanks for reading, and I sure look forward to hearing from you very
> >soon. ????
> >
> >Best Wishes,
> >
> >Humberto
> >
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> >
> >
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