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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal>Adults Needed for Job Search Skills Training Research Study<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpFirst align=left style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:left'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoTitleCxSpLast style='margin-top:12.0pt;mso-add-space:auto'>Jump-Start Your Job Search!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoSubtitle>Seeking adults who are blind or have low vision to join our study. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Researchers at the National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision are recruiting adult job seekers with blindness or low vision for a remote job search skills training study. No travel required.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to $80 in gift cards for completing the study activities.<o:p></o:p></p><h1>What does the study involve?<o:p></o:p></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Take four online surveys over 20 months<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Submit a resume with the first two surveys<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Be randomly assigned to receive resources or attend group training<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h1>Participation may include:<o:p></o:p></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Learn job-seeking strategies for today’s job market<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Get job search information and resources by email<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Attend a 5-day group training program through Zoom<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Provide feedback about the training<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h1>Who can participate?<o:p></o:p></h1><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Age 18+<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Blind or have low vision<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Live in the United States<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'>Not working but ready to work<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h1>Apply now!<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:3.0pt'>To find out if you qualify, <a href="https://msstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JaVC6pPm8gY4Fo?source=19">click here</a> to complete our online survey. Space is limited! <b>Please apply by February 22, 2023.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:3.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:3.0pt'>If you have any questions, please contact Katerina Sergi at <a href="mailto:ksergi@colled.msstate.edu">ksergi@colled.msstate.edu</a> or 662-325-8231. Feel free to share this information with anyone you know who may be interested in participating.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>*This study has been reviewed by MSU HRPP and was granted an Exemption Determination (Study #IRB-21-403).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lou Ann Blake, J.D.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>410-659-9314, extension 2221 | <a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>lblake@nfb.org</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 style='width:2.1875in;height:.7916in' id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/nfblogo.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nationalfederationoftheblind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/facebook.png" alt=Facebook></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://twitter.com/NFB_Voice"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/twitter.png" alt=Twitter></span></a><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/NationsBlind"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=24 height=24 style='width:.25in;height:.25in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/email/2/youtube.png" alt=Youtube></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. 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