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From: Andrews, David B (DEED)
Date: Mar 13, 2023 3:46PM

I have not seen anyone charge by page. Hourly rat4es are more common. Probably in the $50-$150 range.

I would look for a job with one of the biggies, Level Access, Deque, TPGI etc. Get some experience before you try and set up a business. Many colleges and universities are also looking for accessibility people.

Dave



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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