[Massachusetts-NFB] FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Developing an Accessible Home-Based Exercise Program with and for Blind People

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Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

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Research Participation Request: Developing an Accessible Home-Based Exercise
Program with and for Blind People


 

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: Developing an Accessible Home-Based Exercise Program with
and for Blind People


 

Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign


 


Purpose of the Study


Most online content in physical activity and exercise programs predominantly
targets sighted populations, often using visually-oriented designs and
demonstrative pronouns that are inaccessible for those with visual
impairments. Local sports facilities, including gyms, remain largely
inaccessible as well due to physical and communication barriers. This
research aims to address this gap by developing accessible verbal
instructions specifically for people with visual impairments. The created
educational materials will be utilized for visually impaired individuals'
regular exercise engagement. To promote exercise learning and physical
activity engagement among blind individuals, the UIUC health researchers
developed accessible, designed muscle-strengthening exercise verbal
instructions. By inviting blind adults who are interested in online exercise
training, the research team aims to test the feasibility and accessibility
of the designed exercise scripts.


 


Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 


Participants will be asked to participate in two sessions of a 1-hour
virtual exercise program via Zoom conferencing system. During an hour, the
research team will teach muscle-strengthening methods using the newly
developed accessible verbal instructions.


 


Proposed Participant Compensation


Yes, $50 Amazon eGift card.


 


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 


We are planning to recruit five participants on a first-come, first-served
basis who are eager to actively learn and engage in exercise.

If you are interested, please send us a short self-introduction along with
your intention to participate in the study by email. Our research team will
then respond to you through your preferred method of communication. Here is
the contact information: a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu
<mailto:a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu>  


Contact the following individual with any questions 


Soyoung Choi

2174024128

a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu <mailto:a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu> 

 

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