[nabentre] Self-employment in the sharing economy - blind perspective

[Phil]

Hi Michael,

What you are thinking is exactly what I am thinking.

Even if I want to hire a freelancer with a disability today I wouldn't
be able to connect with one easily.

Do you specialize in graphic design and image?

Best,
Phil



On 12/10/15, Michael Babcock via nabentre <nabentre at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I use Fiverr for image work (not my best quality).
> Desk (now i think it’s upward) for hiring a VA
> Wish there was a site like ODesk for just blind freelancers as i would love
> to connect with a blind VA (though having a sighted VA as well would have
> it’s advantages).
> I think freelancing is a good way for someone to get her or his talents out
> there to make powerful things happen.
> best.
> michael
>> On Dec 10, 2015, at 11:08 AM, Phil via nabentre <nabentre at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> How do you think blind and low vision folks can make some income and
>> participate in the sharing economy?
>>
>> A recent survey shows the 30% of Americans work as freelancers or do
>> gigs rather than traditional jobs. 400000 people now drive for Uber.
>> If you have a spare room or basement you can rent it out through
>> AirBnB or list it on Craigslist. And of course the blind community was
>> a pioneer in sharing economy with BookShare and recently Be My Eyes.
>>
>> So, what are your ideas both to participate in the sharing economy as
>> a seller or provider, and ideas for new sharing platforms and apps for
>> the blind community?
>>
>> Best,
>> Phil
>>
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