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From: Uniquely Abled
Date: Mar 12, 2023 7:07PM

I agree, I have a consultant rate sheet, but not that pricy.


On 3/12/23, <EMAIL REMOVED> < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> 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
>>>>
>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> "If you want lightning to strike twice, you need to plant more
>>> lightning rods,"-Keven J. Anderson
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> "If you want lightning to strike twice, you need to plant more
>> lightning rods,"-Keven J. Anderson
>> >> >> >> > > > > >


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