[il-talk] FW: Assistive Technology Focus Group - Thursday February 20, 2014

Thu Feb 13 20:22:14 UTC 2014

David Meyer, NFB of Illinois

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From: Mary Abramson [mailto:mary.abramson at chicagolighthouse.org] 
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Subject: FW: Assistive Technology Focus Group - Thursday February 20, 2014

Please pass this on to anyone who has light perception only or is totally
blind. Thanks.

Mary Abramson 

Instructor, Office Skills | Employment Services 

Phone: 312-666-1331 ext. 3713

mary.abramson at chicagolighthouse.org

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

1850 West Roosevelt Road | Chicago, IL 60608

www.chicagolighthouse.org

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From: Jeanette Bonzani 
Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 12:06 PM
To: LIGHTHOUSE
Subject: Assistive Technology Focus Group - Thursday February 20, 2014

Assistive Technology Focus Group

Conducted By: Illinois Institute of Technology

Sponsored By: Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center

Civilians and U.S. military veterans who are totally blind or have light
perception only are needed to learn about a new option to restore
perception, and to participate in a two-hour focus group designed to help
researchers understand the perspectives of individuals on vision implant
technology.

An information session describing the technology will be held at The Chicago
Lighthouse on 

Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the
multi-purpose room.  Lunch will be provided.  The focus groups will be audio
and video recorded at a meeting room or classroom in the metropolitan
Chicago area. Participants who complete the focus group will be compensated
$75. 

Eligibility Requirements:

. Able to attend the Information session or willing to listen to a recording
of the session before the focus group session

. Totally blind or with light perception only

.    Able to comfortably sit through a two hour focus group  in English

. Able to travel to metropolitan Chicago area

For additional information about the study and/or to schedule an
appointment, please contact:     

Alicia Mattox: Phone  (248) 320-6749 ;    Email:
<mailto:amattox at hawk.iit.edu> amattox at hawk.iit.edu

Have A Great Day,

Jeanette Bonzani, PHR

Vice President | Human Resources

Phone: 312.997.3690

Fax:  312.243.8539

TTY: 312.666.8874

jeanette.bonzani at chicagolighthouse.org

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

1850 West Roosevelt Road | Chicago, IL 60608

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