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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><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Researchers at Northwestern University are recruiting participants for a</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>paid research study.<br><br>The purpose of this study is to understand how people who are blind or low vision learn to use new software-based tools. This may include, but is not limited to, learning to use document preparation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office and Google Docs), communication software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack), and more. We want to know about the learning materials (e.g., audio/video tutorials, written guides, online/in-person courses) or strategies you use for learning software-based tools.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>To be eligible, you must be blind or low vision, be age 18 or older, speak English, be familiar with using macOS and VoiceOver screen reader, and live in or near Boston, Massachusetts. <span style='background:white'>Interested individuals will need to fill out an online questionnaire to determine eligibility by following this link:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin:0in;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white'><a href="https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xemuiYLoBE72l0">https://northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xemuiYLoBE72l0</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Eligible individuals will be invited to participate in an audio and screen-recorded study. The study will take place in-person at a research lab at the Northeastern University campus in Boston or at another public location in the Boston area (e.g., a public library). We will ask you questions about your current practices for learning to use software tools. We will also ask you to participate in a series of activities on a computer where you will use some learning materials (e.g., tutorials or user guides) to become familiar with new software-based tasks. The session will last no longer than 90 minutes. You will receive $60 cash for participating.<br><br>If interested, please contact Abir Saha:<br><br>Email: </span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:abir@u.northwestern.edu" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>abir@u.northwestern.edu</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Phone: 317-992-8743<br><br>Study Name: Content Production Tools for People with Vision Impairments<br>IRB Study Number: STU00210258<br><br>PI: Darren Gergle<br>Department of Communication Studies<br>Northwestern University<br>Email: </span><span style='color:black'><a href="mailto:dgergle@northwestern.edu" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC'>dgergle@northwestern.edu</span></a></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><br>Phone: 847-467-646</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>