[nfb-talk] Finding an assistant

[S L Johnson]

Hello:

I solved the check writing problem by setting up all my bills on auto pay. 
If I need to write a check for anything else I use my online banking bill 
pay option which I can do myself.  You enter all the information by your 
computer and your bank sends out the check for you.  I have used this and it 
worked out perfectly.  I have not had to ask any sighted person to write a 
check for me in over three years.

As for paperwork at medical appointments, I let them know when I schedule 
the appointment that I will need assistance filling out paperwork so they 
can schedule extra time and someone to do this.  If they can send it to me 
by email or have a website where I can fill out the forms myself then that 
is what I prefer.  However, when there is no other option than to have 
office staff help me fill it out, asking ahead of time helps them plan for 
it.

Sandra Johnson

-----Original Message----- 
From: Judy Jones via nfb-talk
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My husband and I write checks on the typewriter, if you have access to one,
or I have used a check writing guide.  Others use Quicken, or similar
software on the computer.

Judy

-----Original Message-----
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Not all banks are that dependable.  I went to my bank, in my office building
and I think I needed help writing a check.  They said they could not write
it for me.
I had to ask one of my co workers.  I have a few, that I have worked with
for years, that I trust.

Also your Lions club might be able to help or your church.

Terry Powers


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 6:07 PM
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I most definitely would not with a capital N, trust them with any
confidential information.

A good place to check for an assistant/driver are churches.  These days,
maybe just me, I would not trust Craig's list or the paper either.  Check
around with the people you know who might know someone.  If you can find a
few, you can develop a pool to call on.

If you have very personal information you need to divulge, make an
appointment with personnel at your bank.

Hope this helps.

Judy

-----Original Message-----
From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tony Malykh
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 3:36 PM
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Cc: Tony Malykh
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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