[Nfb-krafters-korner] New to Crafters Corner - questions and interests

[walhoframona at gmail.com]

Rebecca, we are glad to have you among us. I think you will find this group busy and eager to learn new things.

marketing is a big challenge for everyone. Word of mouth is the best way for people to learn about your products. Passing out flyers, getting booths at craft fairs, selling online, and many more ways all work.

The Randolph-Sheppard Act makes it possible for state rehab agencies to open food service operations or gift shops in government buildings and then train and licence blind people to manage them. There has to be a contract for each location. There is no reason why hand-made crafts should not be sold at one of these gift shops, but that would only be a small part of the business.

Ramona

On Dec 8, 2016 7:13 AM, Rebecca Strite via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello, 
>
>                 My name is Rebecca and I  am legally blind and enjoy 
> scrapbooking.  Sometime ago I  started loom knitting, put it down because of 
> other things and am now wanting to get back into it.  I  have a  hat 
> started, and in time would like to make scarfs, dishcloths and potholders. 
> In looking at the archived  class topics the pony  bead candle, banners  and 
> ornaments, and safety  pin beading interest me. I  also have thought loom 
> weaving would be fun. I  need to take things in little steps.  With the 
> holidays, I  don't see taking any classes before January. 
>
> A  curiosity question, I  am wondering how blind crafters go about selling 
> their crafts.  I  am thinking  especially how to find outlets  of where to 
> sell crafts.  Does anyone know if  a  blind crafter can qualify for the Ran 
> doff Shepard Act?   
>
> Thanks! 
>
> Rebecca Strite 
>
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