[NABS-L] [nabs-l] reliable transportation for employment and Skype interviews

[Keri Svendsen]

Danielle,


Is there somewhere you could safely walk to? I work part time on my 
campus this semester, and I can walk it. I know about living in a rural 
area, it's a big challenge. Good luck.




On 10/15/2018 11:22 AM, Amanda Cape via NABS-L wrote:
> Hi Danielle,
> I live in Montreal, Canada and have used a private driver to get to
> work. I have always let the interviewer know ahead of time that I am
> blind to avoid any surprises and then I can try to address their
> concerns etc.
> I hope this helps. Feel free if you have any other questions.
> Amanda
>
> On 10/14/18, Danielle Sykora via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi everyone,
>> I am wondering if anyone has worked part time as a student, gotten a
>> temporary entry level job soon after graduation, or something similar while
>> living in a rural area with limited transportation? Has anyone had any
>> experience with hiring a private driver? I currently live literally in the
>> middle of nowhere and there isn’t any public transportation, para transit,
>> or reliable ride share services that come within several miles.  I of course
>> plan on moving to somewhere that is at least a bit closer to civilization
>> once I either get a permanent full-time job or get excepted to grad school;
>> however, in the mean time it would be greatly beneficial to get a part-time
>> job or internship.  I just can’t figure out a reliable way to get there.
>>
>> Also, for those who have had interviews over Skype or similar methods of
>> communication, how and when did you disclose your disability? Obviously in
>> an in person interview, the person conducting the interview would probably
>> figure out you were visually impaired right away due to the presence of your
>> cane or guide dog. But Skype is of course totally different.
>>
>> Danielle
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Keri Svendsen