[Iabs-talk] FW: NSF-funded research study inquiry at NFB IL Convention

[Patti S Chang]

Reposting without the headers. Please consider participating. 

 

Study: Vibration patterns for displaying graphics on touchscreens (sponsored by National Science Foundation and Saint Louis University)

 

We are looking at innovative and intuitive ways that vibrations can be used to supplement information access on touchscreens. We are conducting research looking at the best ways to convey graphics (such as charts, graphs, and maps) on touchscreens using vibrations and sounds for blind and visually impaired individuals. In this study, we will investigate how individuals classify and differentiate different vibration patterns on touchscreens. This research will help improve education and independence of individuals with visual impairments by giving users of touchscreens more ways to access graphical materials. 

 

Any individual with blindness or visual impairment at the NFB IL Chicago Convention may participate. However, individuals must have sensation in their fingers and mobility of their hand to be able to move across a touchscreen.

 

Each individual will be in the study for 1 hour. Each individual will complete the study in 2 parts. In part 1, individuals will categorize different vibration patterns. In part 2, individuals will be presented with multiple groups of 2 vibration patterns in which they will have to determine if the 2 patterns are the same or different.

 

Individuals will each be compensated for their time with a $25 American Express gift card.

 

If you have any questions regarding the study or would like to participate during the NFB IL Convention October 26-28th, please e-mail touchscreenstudies at gmail.com <mailto:touchscreenstudies at gmail.com>  with your preferred availability.

 

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From: Blake, Lou Ann <LBlake at nfb.org <mailto:LBlake at nfb.org> >
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 10:51:31 AM
To: Jen Tennison
Cc: Jenna Gorlewicz
Subject: RE: NSF-funded research study inquiry at NFB IL Convention 

 

Hi Jen,

 

My apologies for my delayed response. I just found your email in my junk folder. Did you receive the email I sent you stating that our research advisory council had approved your research for participation by our members? If you send an announcement to me, I will be happy to forward it to Denise for posting to the NFB of IL list. Thanks!

 

Lou Ann

 

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.

(410) 659-9314 x 2221

National Federation of the Blind

 

From: Blake, Lou Ann 
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 11:45 AM
To: 'Jen Tennison'
Cc: jenna.gorlewicz at slu.edu <mailto:jenna.gorlewicz at slu.edu> 
Subject: RE: NSF-funded research study inquiry at NFB IL Convention

 

 

 

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.

(410) 659-9314 x 2221

National Federation of the Blind

 

From: Jen Tennison [mailto:jen.tennison at slu.edu] 
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2018 1:19 PM
To: Blake, Lou Ann
Cc: Jenna Gorlewicz
Subject: NSF-funded research study inquiry at NFB IL Convention

 

Hi Lou ann,

 

My name is Jen Tennison and I am a part of an NSF-funded research project out of Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. We are conducting research looking at the best ways to convey graphics (such as charts, graphs, and maps) on touchscreens using vibrations and sounds for blind and visually impaired individuals. In previous years, we have attended the national NFB Convention to perform research studies to further this project. We're looking to recruit participants specifically from the NFB IL convention this October. We contacted Denise Avant and she directed us to contact you as well as submit the Research Participant Solicitation Form, which we have done.

 

Please let us know if you need anything else from us.

 

Thanks,

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Jen Tennison

Ph.D. Student

Mechanical Engineering

Parks College of Engineering, Aviation, and Technology
Saint Louis University