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

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From: Dean.Vasile
Date: Mar 12, 2023 6:51PM

Victoria
Why don't you look into the Blind Institute of technology they are out of Denver Colorado
They offer free training and if you do well in their classes they will find a job for you.
There's also the Carroll Center For The Blind in Newton Massachusetts that has a screen reader user tester training program
And if you don't want to take that course
You may be able to get some pricing ideas from them
I think those prices might be a little high for screen reader testing
But I'm not exactly sure they might also be in the wheelhouse.
However, I think experience is a must in order to charge those prices.
Good luck I hope this information helps.

Dino

617-799-1162

Dino's Canteen 1618
11 Eglin St,
Hanscom AFB
Bedford, MA

> On Mar 12, 2023, at 8:16 PM, Uniquely Abled < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>
> 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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>>
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