[Greater-Baltimore] FW: usability and accessibility testing of a next generation ballot marking device

[Blake, Lou Ann]

Good Morning List Members,

Dr. Kathryn Summers at the University of Baltimore has added additional days for usability and accessibility testing of new voting equipment that is currently being developed by the vendor of the system used in Maryland. Please see below for information on how to participate in this important testing. I encourage everyone interested to take advantage of this opportunity.

Lou Ann

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
(410) 659-9314 x 2221
National Federation of the Blind


Subject: Usability and Accessibility Study of New Voting Equipment



You are invited to help us evaluate some new voting equipment.



What you will do: Vote a sample ballot on a new ballot marking device and share feedback

When: June 2018, multiple days and times available

Where: University of Baltimore, 1420 N Charles St, Room 239

Incentives: Participants will receive $80 for a one-hour session

Contact: Dr. Kathryn Summers, ksummers at ubalt.edu



If interested, you may also fill out this form:

https://goo.gl/forms/RutzpFYolyANlBap1<https://goo.gl/forms/RutzpFYolyANlBap1>


[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AmRiwzWxWiLwj4ZyVnOyf22_yhvDWGfhcNpZ3bzMH6wBYeACSbYb42qym-tTgY0X8p4=w1200-h630-p]<https://goo.gl/forms/RutzpFYolyANlBap1>

Usability and Accessibility Testing of New Voting Equipment<https://goo.gl/forms/RutzpFYolyANlBap1>
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We are testing new voting equipment that is currently under development by the vendor of Maryland's ballot marking devices. We'd like to help them make usability and accessibility decisions about this voting equipment while it is still in development. Right now, it is a lot easier for them to make improvements. We will be testing at the University of Baltimore, at 1420 N Charles St, Room 239. If you are interested in participating in this equipment testing, please fill out this form and we will contact you to schedule your session.





Kathryn Summers, Ph.D.

University of Baltimore, AC 200S, Room E

1420 N Charles St

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-837-6202

fax 410-837-6252

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From: Blake, Lou Ann <LBlake at nfb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 12:57:44 PM
To: Kathryn Summers
Subject: Re: usability and accessibility testing of a next generation ballot marking device

Hi from Spain. I have asked Gabe Cazares to forward your email to the NFB of Maryland list.
Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 5, 2018, at 9:35 PM, Kathryn Summers <ksummers at ubalt.edu<mailto:ksummers at ubalt.edu>> wrote:

Lou Ann,



Can we ask you to send out a recruiting memo to local NFB members?



ES&S is working on the next generation of their ballot marking device, and they are allowing us to test it for usability and accessibility before everything gets set in stone.



I need six participants who are legally blind (may or may not use screenreaders), and six with "low" vision who do not use screenreaders.



The testing will take place on June 15, 22, and 29.



I'll draft an actual recruiting email that you can forward and send it to you later this evening.



Thanks,

Kathryn



Kathryn Summers, Ph.D.

University of Baltimore, AC 200S, Room E

1420 N Charles St

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-837-6202

fax 410-837-6252

________________________________
From: Blake, Lou Ann <LBlake at nfb.org<mailto:LBlake at nfb.org>>
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 12:59 PM
To: Kathryn Summers
Subject: RE: NFB Survey Blurb


Kathryn,



Not a problem-just glad I checked the link before I posted the announcement to our members list!



I am glad that the feedback was helpful. I will let our AT team know that Google forms would not allow the issues to be fixed so they can let the folks at Google know.



We appreciate you sharing the results with us.



Best regards,



Lou Ann



Lou Ann Blake, J.D.

(410) 659-9314 x 2221

National Federation of the Blind

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