[il-talk] FW: Invitation to participate in research to make digital communication tools usable and accessible to all

[Ray Campbell]

Hi All:

Here is the official invitation to participate in the research to improve
user interfaces for people who are blind or visually impaired that I told
most of you about earlier this week.  They are asking you to provide some
initial information via a survey posted on Survey Monkey.  I've tested the
survey and it is very accessible, including for users of Braille display
technology.

Thanks,

Ray Campbell
Ray1530 at wowway.com

-----start of invitation-----

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 IM software to communicate with others.

 

By volunteering to participate 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, 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 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 you 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