[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of Employment Barriers, Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age Americans with Legal Blindness

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of Working Age Americans with Legal Blindness

 


Research Participation Request: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of Employment
Barriers, Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age Americans with Legal
Blindness


 

The below research participant solicitation is being provided for
informational purposes only. The National Federation of the Blind has no
involvement in this research, but we believe that it may contribute to our
research mission.

 


Research Title: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of Employment Barriers,
Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age Americans with Legal Blindness


Being conducted by: The Envision Research Institute


Purpose of the Study


The purpose of this research is to identify key barriers and enablers to
labor force participation   for working age adults with legal blindness. We
hope to learn from participants how they perceive the significance of
various deterrents and motivators for pursuing employment while having
vision loss.


 


Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 


Participants will complete a survey questionnaire either independently or
with assistance. 

Those choosing the independent option will receive step-by-step instruction
to visit an online survey form and respond to objective-type questions on
disability/accessibility, education/employment background, and perspective
on workforce participation. 

Those opting for assistance will virtually meet a member of the research
team and verbally respond to the same survey questions. 

Estimated time to complete the survey is 30 minutes. However actual time
spent may depend on individual circumstances.

Call for Research Volunteers

1.        Are you an adult under 65 years of age?

2.        Do you have a vision impairment that qualifies as legal blindness?

3.        Do you presently reside in the U.S? 

If you answered YES to these 3 questions, we invite you to participate in
research on employment-related decisions and outcomes of Americans with
vision loss.

We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers affiliated with the Envision
Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that is
investigating how to enhance the labor force participation of working-age,
legally blind Americans. Over 56% working-age Americans living with vision
loss are out of the labor force. However, why so many of them choose not to
participate in the labor force is still a conundrum. To address this
knowledge gap, we are conducting a nationwide survey of working-age, legally
blind adults about the deterrence, motivations, and outcomes of labor force
participation. Findings of the survey will guide the development of research
strategies, best practices, and programs to make the labor market more
attractive and inclusive of Americans with vision loss.

What does participation involve?

Complete an online questionnaire (containing a series of objective-type
questions) independently or with assistance. Those opting to complete
independently will receive step-by-step instructions. Those opting for
assistance will be interviewed by a member of the research team.

How much time is needed to complete the survey?

Between 30 to 45 minutes. Actual time spent may vary depending on individual
circumstances.

What are the risks and benefits?

There is no major risk or direct benefit for participating in the survey.
Participant feedback will contribute towards enhanced labor force
participation of working age adults with vision loss. Anyone completing the
survey will have the option to enter their name into a raffle drawing to win
prizes.   

I'm interested. What should I do? 

Tell us a bit about yourself and how to contact you by visiting the below
link:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX 


Proposed Participant Compensation


Yes, Names of participants who complete the survey will be entered into a
raffle drawing. Prizes include a $100 first prize, five $50 second prizes,
and twenty-five $10 third prizes.


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX 


Contact the following individual with any questions 


Rakesh Babu

3164401519

rakesh.babu at envisionus.com <mailto:rakesh.babu at envisionus.com> 

 

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