[Faith-talk] Fw: Seeking participants to evaluate new access technologies

[Paul]

Hello folks.  This is Paul and, although this is purely local in nature, perhaps if you wish to participate in the research study mentioned, you just might like to contact the relevant parties.  Good luck if you are chosen, that is, if you wish to participate.  Paul
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mollyne Honor 
To: LBPH_INFO-L at LISTSRV.MSDE.STATE.MD.US 
Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:03 PM
Subject: Seeking participants to evaluate new access technologies


This notice is for informational purposes only. The Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  is not sponsoring or endorsing this study

 

The Human-Centered Computing Program at the University of Maryland Baltimore County(UMBC) is conducting a research study to evaluate new access technologies to improve reading for blind and visually impaired people. Our goal is to improve the usability and accessibility of computersfor people with a range of abilities.

 

To that end, we are recruiting participants for our current research study, entitled "Evaluating Gesture-Based Access Technologies for People with Disabilities." This study will ask you to test out a new computing device that uses gestures to improve the accessibility of a mobile device. The study may take place at our research lab on the UMBC campus or at a location of your choosing.

 

For the current study, we are seeking blind and visually impaired participants. Specifically, we are seeking participants who have difficulty reading standard-sized print documents.

 

If you are interested in participating in our study or have further questions, please contact Dr. Shaun Kane by phone at 206-923-8306 or by email at skane at umbc.edu. Please note that we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of email.

 

To participate in this study, you must be 18 years or older. You must also have the physical dexterity needed to use a computer for approximately 2 hours. 

 

We encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, and familiarity levels with computers to participate. Remember that it is only the technology that we are testing, not you.

 

This study will take between 1 and 2hours. You will receive a $20gift card for completing a one-hour study, or a $30 gift card for completing a two-hour study.

 

 

 

Dr. Shaun Kane
Assistant Professor
Department of Information Systems

University of Maryland Baltimore County
Phone: 206-923-8306
Email: skane at umbc.edu
Web site: http://userpages.umbc.edu/~skane