[blindkid] Fwd: A Research Study with Opportunities for Blind Children and Their Parents to Participate

DrV icdx at earthlink.net
Mon Oct 29 22:42:25 UTC 2012


The concept of games is fun. I looked at the flyer. The "dots" are huge. I'm not sure how functional this type of game would be & don't get what they are trying to achieve. Perhaps the researches could elaborate?
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On Oct 29, 2012, at 15:15, Carlton Anne Cook Walker <carltonwalker at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all,
> 
> I have been asked to forward this information.  I have not investigated
> this matter, and I make no warranties with regard to these games.
> 
> Please note that, from the information provided, it appears that these
> V-Braille games are available only on Android Smart Phones and not on
> iPhones.
> 
> I welcome any feedback regarding this project.
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Carlton
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Cynthia L. Bennett <bennec3 at uw.edu>
> Date: Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM
> Subject: A Research Study with Opportunities for Blind Children and Their
> Parents to Participate
> To: carltonwalker at gmail.com
> 
> 
> Carlton:****
> 
> ** **
> 
> I am Cynthia, a researcher on a team at the University of Washington. Right
> now, we are recruiting for a study, so I am reaching out to parent and
> blindness-related groups. We are conducting a study in which you, and the
> parents in the division, may be interested. ****
> 
> ** **
> 
> We are in search of blind or visually impaired children ages 5 to 12 and
> their parents to participate in a study involving games on smart phones.
> These phones use VBraille technology to engage blind and visually impaired
> children in a variety of games that are fun and that will reinforce braille
> skills. VBraille consists of a braille cell on the screen of a smart phone.
> As you move your finger around the dots inside the cell, you will hear an
> auditory indication of what dot your finger is in. If a dot is activated,
> then you will feel the phone vibrate as you touch that dot in the cell. In
> braille, the letter A consists of dot 1. So if this letter was showing on
> the V-B-Reader game, a child would feel the screen and the phone would
> vibrate any time their finger entered the dot 1 position of the cell. We
> are interested in receiving feedback about the user interfaces of these
> games and we are interested in the effectiveness of these games such as if
> the child gets better at recognizing and entering braille letters after
> playing the games. Attached is a flyer including pictures of these games,
> with descriptions, that you can look at to learn more.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> Would it be possible for you to circulate this on my behalf on the NOPBC
> list serve? I would be happy to answer any questions or to provide any
> information. Anyone with questions or interest can contact me via email at
> bennec3 at uw.edu.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> We are really excited about researching more affordable and accessible ways
> for blind children to gain exposure to braille, and I think that you could
> really help us get the word out.****
> 
> Thank you so much.****
> 
> ** **
> 
> Cynthia Bennett****
> 
> Research Analyst: University of Washington Computer Science and Engineering
> Department****
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Carlton Anne Cook Walker
> President, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children
> Attorney at Law
> Teacher of Students with Blindness/Visual Impairment
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