[Blindtlk] For those who employ readers.

[David Andrews]

I pay ten dollars an hour.  I think it depends a little on prevailing 
wages in your area too, if I lived in New York, or L.A. for example I 
might have to pay a little more.

Dave

p.s  Yes we still do the loans, contact Curtis Chong at 
curtischong at earthlink.net


At 07:13 AM 11/19/2009, you wrote:
>If you currently pay someone to be a reader for you, what is the 
>typical amount you pay them for something like 4 to 6 hours a week?
>
>I am asking because I am considering hiring a reader because of the 
>fact my Open Book software needs upgrading, and I don't know how 
>soon I can afford to upgrade it, and am thinking a human reader may 
>be a bit more reliable.
>
>Speaking of open book and affordability, since I do want Open Book 
>as an option, does the NFB still do the technology loans, and if so, 
>how does one apply?