Generally no matter what the job, I research it and try for the high end of 
the average pay. I don't go unrealistically high, as was said, too low and 
again, you're not realistic. If there is no baseline you can find to go off, 
go with your gut, what do you think it's worth reasonably? Also, take the 
organization in to account.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 2:15 PM
Subject: Re: Wages for Blind Employees


> that is pretty ambiguous.
> is it a not for proffit organization?  if so, then monitary reimbursment
> will be low.
> If you are working as a contracter, or consultant, then you can charge 
> what
> anyone in that field would charge probably $30 an hour for your skill set.
> Likely a not for proffit, so your more than probably looking at minimum
> wage, or slightly higher due to their low operating budget.
> It has nothing to do with being blind, forget about being blind.  Ask for
> what you think your computer skills, and proof reading skills, and braille
> reading skills are worth to an employer.
> These are pretty specific skill sets that are not easy to find for an
> employer.
> Don't low ball because some employers will think you don't value your 
> skills
> and abilities and are therefore less compitent.  Always shoot high because
> that gives the employer room to negociate and it insures you will get what
> you can from them as far as pay.
> They will have a range in mind.  What they will offer you will be based on
> experience, knowledge skills and abilities and your ability to perform the
> tasks and duties required in the job.
> If you feel confident that you can perform the tasks and duties fully and
> with your braille reading experience and computer experience, you should
> probably be at the top of that range.
> People that do similar jobs around here make between 22 and 28 bucks an 
> hour
> working for an organization.  As a private consulant or contracter, 30 an
> hour is the minimum starting point and typically goes up from there
> depending on the complexity of the work and other factors.
> That might sound high, but if you think about it, when you hire or employ 
> a
> person with very specific skill sets, you have to pay for those skills 
> more
> so than someone who has general skills or common skills.  When you have a
> plummer come in to fix your dripping tap, does he charge 10 bucks an hour, 
> I
> don't think so.  Does he charge 50, more likely more than that even...and 
> it
> is accepted by most people because of the specialized knowledge and skill
> set he brings.
> Reading braille, using braille translation software and other adaptive 
> tech
> is a pretty specific skill set that you bring to the table.  Make sure you
> value that and get appropriately compensated for it.
>
> Regards
> Colin
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Mark WZ0K" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2013 11:56 AM
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Wages for Blind Employees
>
>> Hi
>>    I am just wondering, since I am going in for an interview soon, what =
>> types of wages can I expect? The organization translates phone bills and 
>> =
>> other documents in to brail for blind people. They are looking mainly =
>> for a proof reader, as well as, someone with computer skills. I am =
>> excited about this opportunity, but it is hard to know what they might =
>> offer in monitory reimbursement.
>>    Any information, or insights are appreciated.=20
>>
>> God bless,
>> Mark