[Iabs-talk] Fwd: Seeking participants for software accessibility research in Chicago area (with compensation)

[David Andrews]

>I have been asked to circulate this.


Dave



>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>From: Phil <philso1003 at gmail.com>
>Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:39:36 -0400
>Subject: Fwd: Seeking participants for software accessibility research
>in Chicago area (with compensation)
>
>Hi all,
>
>Please see message below.  This accessibility and usability research
>project is starting in June and they are looking for blind and low
>vision participants from Chicago area who use Windows, Mac/iOS, or
>Android.  This is a great opportunity for blind and low vision users
>to have a say in improving accessibility of instant messenger
>software.
>Participants will be compensated.
>Please see below.
>
>Phil
> >>
> >>
>Starting in mid-June and throughout the summer, the GfK usability
>research team will conduct a number of usability tests with
>individuals who are blind or have low vision and who use instant
>messenger (IM) software to communicate with others.
>
>By participating in this research, you will have the
>opportunity to influence changes in the way digital communication
>tools support accessibility and universal design to allow people with
>disabilities to communicate and stay connected with friends, family,
>and colleagues.  Major software manufacturers are making heavy
>investments to address accessibility in communication tools across
>PCs, Macs, Android, smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices, and this is your
>opportunity to have a voice in those changes.
>
>We will be asking willing participants to come to a research facility
>in the Chicago metro area for a one-on-one interview lasting
>approximately two hours.  Participants will be compensated $150 for
>their time.
>
>Interested respondents are invited to provide some preliminary
>information to the research team by filling out an online survey.
>Those who qualify will be contacted directly with more details and to
>schedule interviews.
>
>Please click the link below to be directed to the online survey,
>hosted by Survey Monkey. The survey should take about 10 minutes. All
>responses to the survey will be kept confidential by GfK, and only the
>immediate UX research team will have access to them.
>
>https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/usabilityforblindandlv
>
>Thank you for your interest in helping to make communication tools
>accessible and useable for all.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Kirsten Jerch, Senior Lead UX Specialist, GfK UX
>Jessica Buttimer, Senior Research Director, GfK UX