[nabs-l] Questions to ask when looking to higher a driver.

Sat Apr 4 15:49:06 UTC 2009

I have not tried to ask for a list yet.
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From: "Serena" <serenacucco at verizon.net>
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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions to ask when looking to higher a driver.


> Why on earth wouldn't they give you a list of students in your classes?
>
> Serena
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rania" <raniaismail04 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:38 AM
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions to ask when looking to higher a driver.
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>> Those are really great ideas but I can't leave a flyer up because the 
>> school is in a hospital. I tried asking about leaving a flyer so I could 
>> try to find someone that way but I was told that they  the people from 
>> the school are not alowd to ask other students to do things like that. As 
>> far as geting a list of students I am not sure they would even give it to 
>> me and I would have to wait until orientation to find out if someone from 
>> my ariea was able to let me car pull with them.
>> Rania,
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Linda Stover" <liamskitten at gmail.com>
>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list" 
>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 2:51 AM
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions to ask when looking to higher a driver.
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>>
>>> Rainia,
>>>
>>> Is it possible to get a list of students who will be taking the last
>>> class of the evening with you?  My thought was that perhaps you could
>>> approach them, explain your situation, and ask if anyone was
>>> interested in carpooling.  Also, what about putting up flyers on
>>> campus with your contact info and the time you would be leaving your
>>> last class, inquiring if there would be anyone interested, even
>>> someone who was taking another late night class?  These are merely
>>> suggestions, and whether they prove successful or not, I hope they
>>> perhaps get you thinking of other options.
>>> Best of luck,
>>> Courtney
>>>
>>> On 4/3/09, Rania <raniaismail04 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Know I have not found one yet. I also found out that the school I 
>>>> applied to
>>>> has a campis that is a little closer but I am still stuck if I can't 
>>>> find
>>>> one because the classes would be at night. I can't take a train because 
>>>> the
>>>> last one is at 10 in the evening and class doesn't get out until 10:30.
>>>> Rania,
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Nathan Clark" <troubleclark at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "National Association of Blind Students mailing list"
>>>> <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 7:59 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Questions to ask when looking to higher a driver.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Dear Rania
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>> Nathan Clark
>>>>> Did you everfind a driver?
>>>>>
>>>>> On 3/25/09, Nathan Clark <troubleclark at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>> If you have any more questions I will be happy to answer them.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 3/25/09, sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Hi Beth,
>>>>>>> You can get them online? Cool! I didn't know that. When a potential
>>>>>>> employer, for paid work or volunteering,  has asked me for one, I've
>>>>>>> had to go to my local police station and get one myself. You do have
>>>>>>> to pay for them, unfortunately, but it's necessary to have one for
>>>>>>> many job/volunteer position applications.
>>>>>>> Have a good day,
>>>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Quoting Beth <thebluesisloose at gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Sarah,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> What's the best way to criminal record check smebody?  I've tried
>>>>>>>> looking in the white pages and such, but there are no free criminal
>>>>>>>> record checks websites I know of.  Most of the time you have to buy
>>>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>>> Beth
>>>>>>>> P.S. Am I correct about the buying thing?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 3/24/09, sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>
>>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Hi Rania,
>>>>>>>>> I've never had to do this either, but you might want to get a 
>>>>>>>>> criminal
>>>>>>>>> records check done for them - ask them to submit one to you with 
>>>>>>>>> their
>>>>>>>>> resume and cover letter. Ask for references and follow up with 
>>>>>>>>> them.
>>>>>>>>> You're putting a lot of trust into this person and you don't want 
>>>>>>>>> any
>>>>>>>>> doubts about them at all. Questions such as why they've applied 
>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>> the position, why they think they'd be good at it, their
>>>>>>>>> strengths/weaknesses are a good idea. Also ask if they've had 
>>>>>>>>> similar
>>>>>>>>> experiences, or have any contact with people with visual 
>>>>>>>>> impairment.
>>>>>>>>> Good luck,
>>>>>>>>> Sarah
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Quoting Nathan Clark <troubleclark at gmail.com>:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Dear Rani
>>>>>>>>>> Ask them do you know this area well enough? Are you going to be 
>>>>>>>>>> on
>>>>>>>>>> time?
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>>>> Nathan Clark
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On 3/23/09, Rania <raniaismail04 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hi I am trying to find someone to higher to drive me to and from
>>>>>>>>>>> school.
>>>>>>>>>>> What questions can I ask so it is like an interview? I have 
>>>>>>>>>>> never
>>>>>>>>>>> interviewed anyone before so I want to make sure I am asking the
>>>>>>>>>>> rite
>>>>>>>>>>> questions.
>>>>>>>>>>> Thank you.
>>>>>>>>>>> Rania,
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