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

Mon Dec 9 17:04:05 UTC 2019

That's good that you were able to do that, and that they have the pictures 
on file.  Pam.

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From: Jude DaShiell via BlindTlk
Sent: Monday, December 09, 2019 10:01 AM
To: Hyde, David W. (ESC) via BlindTlk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or 
Studio-Living

The last apartment complex I rented, someone from the Base Housing
Office went with me and photographed the entire apartment and found
defects and let the landlord know then and there.  I was not held
responsible for those defects later and those photos and notes were kept
in my file in the Base Housing Office in the event of any future
disputes.  If you have any support from local blindness agencies perhaps
such a service could be done for you by one of their employees.
Also, have numbers in phone for transportation and have a grocery list
in hand so as soon as you move in you can do a grocery run or perhaps
have groceries delivered and that way you won't go hungry.  Find out
where the dumpster is in relation to your apartment by walking to and
from it and making notes of landmarks you can use later.

On Mon, 9 Dec 2019, Hyde, David W. (ESC) via BlindTlk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 9 Dec 2019 09:19:45
> From: "Hyde, David W. (ESC) via BlindTlk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>,
>     'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Hyde, David W. (ESC)" <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us>
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] Looking for some Advice on Apartment- or 
> Studio-Living
>
> A lot depends upon the tools you are used to using.. If you have a system 
> you use for reading printed documents, on your phone, for instance, use 
> that. Let the person who is renting the apartment fill out forms. Have 
> them read them back to you before signing.
> If I were renting or leasing today, I would go to a firm that specializes 
> in that. They will have a wider range of housing available. After you tour 
> the apartment, and if you decide to lease it, bring a friend in to take 
> pictures. Not any imperfections in the physical space, e.g. stains, 
> anything broken. Anything worn, furniture if furnished, appliances, and 
> anything else that might be a problem when you move out. Don't depend upon 
> the firm renting the space to be honest about the shape things are in. 
> Plan on problems when you move out. Remember, anything that is wrong with 
> it now, may still be wrong when you move out, and if undocumented, it 
> could be charged to you.
> Again, learning your environment is conditional upon how you work. I learn 
> things on my own, with little help, but I've been doing it for a while. 
> Use what works for you.
> Finally congratulations on the job. You've got some good people there in 
> the Seattle Tacoma area who can help.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Carly Mihalakis 
> via BlindTlk
> Sent: Monday, December 9, 2019 7:59 AM
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> Cc: Carly Mihalakis <carlymih at comcast.net>
> 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:
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> >
> >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
> >
> >[JAWS Certified, 2019]<http://www.freedomscientific.com/Certification>
> >
> >
> >
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