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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=elementtoproof style='text-align:justify;background:white'><b><span style='color:black'>Participant Invitation – </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='color:black'>We are inviting you to participate in our research study.<span style='background:white'> The purpose of this study is to understand how different people with visual impairments interpret empowerment, and what initiatives empower them in the marketplace context.</span> The findings of the study will be used to provide recommendations for policymakers and companies. The research is being conducted by Elena Elkanova, PhD student at Bentley University.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=elementtoproof style='text-align:justify;background:white'><span style='color:black'>Participants will be asked to take part in a one-on-one interview. The duration of the interview is 45-60 minutes. Participants can select the mode of the interview that is convenient for them: via Zoom, in person, etc. If you're in the Boston area, we are happy to travel to a location that is convenient and comfortable for you. As a thank-you for your time, you will receive a $30 compensation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us at </span><span style='color:#467886'><a href="mailto:eelkanova@bentley.edu" title="mailto:eelkanova@bentley.edu">eelkanova@bentley.edu</a></span><span style='color:black'> or +1 (617) 901 1476. We will be happy to provide more details and answer any questions. Your help in connecting us with potential participants is deeply appreciated</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>