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Re: new blind digital accessibility consultant seeking business mentorship/guidance

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From: Uniquely Abled
Date: Mar 12, 2023 6:16PM

I only have Microsoft certification but this course will give the
other certifications.
Literally sitting with a client whil you use Jaws sounds like a good
idea. I should do that too along with offering an indepth report. It
wouldn't be via Zoom but through freeconferencecalling.com

On 3/12/23, Uniquely Abled < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> I'm meeting with someone this week to apply for Voc Rehab services.
> There is a course from Abler 360. The course is here in Greensboro.
> abler360.com
> Do you have a podcast?
>
>
> On 3/12/23, Victoria Chan < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>> Hi Y'all.
>>
>>
>>
>> My name is Victoria, and I am trying to start my own business as a
>> digital
>> accessibility consultant. I test websites for accessibility with screen
>> readers for the blind. Since I am actually blind myself, I have lived
>> experience with accessibility. I prefer to sit down with my clients on a
>> zoom call where we would go through their website together, and I would
>> share my screen and sound so that they too can experience what it's like
>> to
>> navigate the website as a blind person. I truly believe that the client
>> will
>> get way more out of a practical experience rather than reading a boring
>> report. The meeting will always be recorded, and if the client wants, I
>> can
>> also send them an email recapping our session. Furthermore, I have a
>> friend
>> who also does digital accessibility and can fix the websites to make them
>> accessible. However, if the client prefers to do it themselves, I
>> completely
>> respect that. I've completed certifications from Deque University, and
>> I'm
>> currently in the process of completing the DHS trusted tester
>> certification.
>> Eventually when I have the money, I would like to take the CPACC exam and
>> become IAAP certified.
>>
>>
>>
>> Here's the problem though. I am brand new to the business world and know
>> absolutely nothing about marketing, branding, ETC. Most of all, I'm
>> unsure
>> as to how I should price my services. Ideally I'd love to charge
>> $500-2000/page, but I understand that may not be realistic. I only just
>> thought of this business idea over the Christmas break. One of the reasons
>> I
>> decided to start my own business is because the job market has not been
>> kind. I need to start making money so that I am no longer dependent on my
>> toxic narcissistic family for support and can divorce myself from that
>> situation sooner rather than later. I guess my boyfriend wasn't kidding
>> when
>> he said that starting a business is hard. I guess right now I need
>> somebody
>> who can mentor me for free as I don't have any money to my name and give
>> me
>> some guidance on whether or not I'm being realistic.
>>
>>
>>
>> I look forward to hearing from you soon.
>>
>>
>>
>> Victoria
>>
>> >> >> >> >>
>
>
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