[nfb-talk] Finding an assistant

[Star Gazer]

			A local independence center? What is this and how do
they vet their attendents?

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From: nfb-talk [mailto:nfb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Karen Rose
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Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 5:47 PM
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Cc: Karen Rose <rosekm at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [nfb-talk] Finding an assistant

I would check with your local independent living center. They will have
listings for attendance. Karen

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> On Feb 28, 2017, at 2:36 PM, Tony Malykh via nfb-talk
<nfb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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