[nfb-talk] Finding an assistant

[Judy Jones]

I could not agree more.  If you have not invested in getting your blindness
skills, do it, it will be the best life-move you will make, get cane travel,
get braille, and you will have built a solid foundation for an independent
and confident life.  This is what I tell clients who are losing their
vision, the earlier the training, the 	better

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From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of kaye
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 9:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Finding an assistant

I agree with everything listers have said here, but I would not trust anyone
with personal information. Usually if I need a form filled out, I let the
company that is asking for the form know that I will need assistance. They
are actually required in most cases to accomodate. Some companies will also
send forms in a text or word format so we can fill them out. As far as going
to an unfamiliar place, try Uber or Lyft. The drivers can assist you to the
door if you need, and if you have the money to pay an assistant, you may
have the money for Uber. As far as personal information, I trust **no one**
I keep all of my information. One of the worst mistakes I believe a newly
blinded person can make is putting someone else in charge of their personal
business.
The loss of eyesight can be challenging, and I bet scary, but remember, you
are still in control of you. Don't put to much in another person's hands.
All the Best
Kaye
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Malykh via nfb-talk" <nfb-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Cc: "Tony Malykh" <anton.malykh at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:36 PM
Subject: [nfb-talk] Finding an assistant


> Hi all,
>
> I have recently lost my eyesight. I am thinking about finding a paid 
> sighted assistant to help me here and there occasionally. Could 
> someone please recommend a way to find an assistant for hire?
>
> Unfortunately I don't have any relatives in this country (I live in 
> Washington state). My friends can help me sometimes, but they are all 
> busy, and I would like to find a reliable way of solving small 
> problems, like filling out a form or walking me to a new unfamiliar 
> place.
>
> I don't need assistant's services often; perhaps an hour every week or 
> even every two weeks. I can afford paying a reasonable amount of money 
> for this. I tried craigslist in my area, but I only saw professionals 
> like dentist's assistants offering their servies.
>
> And also do you guys think is it ok to trust a paid assistant some 
> sensitive information, like my SSN?
>
> (This is my first message here, so please forgive me if it's not the 
> right place to discuss such a question).
>
> Thanks
> Tony
>
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