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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Manshad, Moe <muhanad.manshad@unco.edu> <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 29, 2024 9:45 AM<br><b>To:</b> maryannmigs@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> Request for Participation: Chessboard Usability Study<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Dear Maryann Migliorelli,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>My name is Moe Manshad, and I am an assistant professor at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley. I'm reaching out to share an exciting initiative we're undertaking aimed at enhancing the chess-playing experience for blind and low vision individuals. Our team has developed two innovative chessboard prototypes, and we are now at a crucial stage where feedback from the community you represent is invaluable.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>We have organized a usability study from Saturday, March 30th, to Monday, April 8th, designed to evaluate these prototypes. To ensure this study accommodates any participant's schedule, we are offering a wide range of times, including weekends and weekday evenings. We are committed to making participation as convenient as possible, offering the flexibility to meet at participants' preferred locations or at the University of Northern Colorado.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>This initiative is not just about testing a new product; it's about creating something that can genuinely improve the quality of life and enjoyment for blind and low vision chess enthusiasts. Participants will be compensated for their time, with each session designed to be brief, lasting no more than 20 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Your role in this process is critical. We are asking for your support in disseminating this information among your members and encouraging individuals who might be interested in participating to reach out. This is a unique opportunity for them to contribute to the development of an accessible chessboard designed with their needs in mind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>For more details or to schedule participation, please contact me via email. Your cooperation could make a significant difference in bringing this project to fruition, and we appreciate any assistance you can provide in reaching potential participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to the possibility of working together to make chess more accessible for the blind and low vision community.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Warmest regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Moe Manshad<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>University of Northern Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Email: <a href="mailto:muhanad.manshad@unco.edu">muhanad.manshad@unco.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='color:black'>Phone: (303) 204 - 0876<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>