[il-talk] FW: Opportunity to Participate in Software Applications Study
Glenn
glennmooreiii at yahoo.com
Mon Sep 23 02:13:17 UTC 2013
Hmm, I'm not sure what you mean. I didn't remember the initial survey asking if I work. Part of the reason I was so interested in this is that I have to use the Microsoft office suite extensively every day at work, and would like my experience and preferences in using office represented.
Glenn III
Dianna <dianna24 at earthlink.net> wrote:
>I think you have to be working. I did the study. It makes no since if you
>have to be working. You are just testing a software application for
>accessibility.
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>I took the survey, but it said I am not who they are looking for, but to
>recommend this to anyone who is a qualified person they are looking for. but
>I don't know why I would not be who they are seeking.
>-Glenn III
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>On Thu, 9/12/13, David Meyer <datemeyer at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> Subject: Opportunity to Participate in Software Applications Study
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> The information below may be of interest to you.
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> A research team with GfK User Centric is conducting a number of usability
>studies with individuals who are blind or have low vision and are
>interested in helping them identify ways in which they can improve
>accessibility for several commonly used software applications.
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> The group is looking for individuals in the Chicago area to potentially
>participate in their research to improve the usability of programs people
>use every day.
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> Interested participants will need to come to a research facility in either
>downtown Chicago or the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace for a one-on-one
>interview lasting approximately two hours. These interviews will be
>conducted throughout September.
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> Participants will be compensated $150 for their time and will have the
>opportunity to influence changes in the way these programs support
>accessibility and universal design for people with disabilities.
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> 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.
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> The link below goes 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.
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> https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/blindandlowvisionaccessibility.
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> Amy F. Peterson
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> Senior Attorney
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> Equip for Equality
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> 20 N. Michigan Avenue
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> Suite 300
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> Chicago, IL 60602
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> (312) 895-7324
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> amy at equipforequality.org
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