[Blindvet-talk] Blind Veteran Clinical Study Volunteers Needed!

[NABlindVets at aol.com]

Assistive  Technology Focus Group for Blind Veterans 

Conducted By: Illinois Institute of  Technology 
Sponsored By: Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research  Center 
Veterans who are totally blind or have light perception only are  needed to 
participate in a two-hour focus group designed to help researchers  
understand the perspectives of veterans on vision implant  technology. 
An  information session describing the technology will be held at The 
Lighthouse for  the Blind. The focus groups will be audio and video recorded at a 
meeting room  or classroom in the greater Chicago area, and participants 
who complete the  focus group will be compensated $75. Participation in this 
study provides the  opportunity to contribute to scientific knowledge and 
helping to develop implant  technology that better meets the needs of veterans 
with vision  loss. 
Eligibility Requirements: 
• English speaking veteran or  civilian 
• Totally  blind or with light perception only 
·    Able to  comfortably sit through a two hour focus group 
• Able to  travel to the greater Chicago  area 
• Willing  to attend a one-hour information session about the project, or 
listen to a CD  recording prior to the focus group 
For  additional information about the study and/or to schedule an 
appointment, please  contact: 
Alicia  Mattox        Ph: (248) 320-6749       E: _amattox at hawk.iit.edu_ 
(mailto:amattox at hawk.iit.edu)