blindprogrammer

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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   Couple of people in here already have suggested I start an agency that consult accessibility, so I will start that soon. I have to get couple of classes on accessibility to check off some formal education checkmark, because a lot of people
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   Yes, my contact email is in my profile. Please contact when you have an opportunity for me, thanks by the way.
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   VI programmers, awesome, I will check out their website. Thanks.
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   That is really a good idea! I live in USA, each state have their own state IT department that handles all IT stuff. So, if I email people who work there, they could refer some work to me.
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   I already couple of agencies in my state, but the problem I am facing is that most companies (governmental agencies included), don't consider accessibility as important or necessary, maybe they believe that way because they're no
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   Thank you, I appreciate your effort. I will read that document after I finish answering to all the people who asked questions on here.
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   I currently don't own a Windows machine, but when I had a Windows computer, I would use InteliJ IDE for my Java programming, I also use Android Studio for making Android apps. JAWS, one of the paid screen readers works both programs re
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   Yeah, in my area there are couple I already applied for, but they didn't respond because I didn't list the required BA or formal education they wanted. But I won't give up, I will keep trying. Thanks.
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   by blindprogrammer 4y ago

   Blind Googler! really awesome, I would contact him, even though I don't like much using Twitter. Thanks.
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    That's really interesting, a blind researcher doing hardware? that's really impressive. I actually was doing a hobby project where I wanted to create a height adjustable desk with Raspberry Pi, but I didn't finish because I c
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    I will do that, thank you for the suggestion.
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    Interesting, I always thought those complaints usually go to unanswered email inbox, but if people actually answer these, I may try writing to these governmental agencies sites and apps.
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    Thank you for that suggestion, I never thought that kind of teaching opportunity. Yes, I already have a YouTube channel that I post Java Tutorials, so I may start "reviewing apps in accessibility focus", that's really a good
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    That is really a good point offering consultation to companies would be a good idea. But what I am afraid is that most companies, don't consider accessibility something they have to do if it is not a physical accessibility even though
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    Yes, you are right, I have to be educated on this area. I am working on it now, I am looking for a legit course that is accredited. Thank you for your suggestion.
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    by blindprogrammer 4y ago

    I am a blind programmer who loves Java. But what I want to do is to test accessibility for your website or app, let me know if you are interested.
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    Ask HN: How to get an accessibility tester job as a blind programmer?

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