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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple 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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Noninvasive Mobility Aids<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Research Participation Request: Attitudes Toward Vision Restoration: A Survey of Preferences for Invasive and Noninvasive Mobility Aids<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <br> <br>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.<br><br> <o:p></o:p></p><h2>Research Title: Attitudes Toward Vision Restoration: A Survey of Preferences for Invasive and Noninvasive Mobility Aids<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <br><br>Being conducted by: University of California, Santa Barbara<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Purpose of the Study<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>The purpose of my study is to explore how blind and visually impaired adults feel about vision restoration technologies, such as retinal implants and noninvasive wearable tools. I hope to learn how personal factors like mobility independence, visual memory, and living environment influence their attitudes and willingness to adopt these devices. This research aims to amplify the perspectives of blind individuals in the development and evaluation of assistive technologies.<o:p></o:p></p><h2> <br><br><br>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Participants will complete a one-time, anonymous online survey that takes approximately 15 - 30 minutes. The survey includes questions about their experiences with mobility, visual memory, and opinions on different vision restoration technologies. Participants can also choose to volunteer for an optional follow-up interview.<o:p></o:p></p><h2> <br><br><br>Proposed Participant Compensation<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Yes, Participation in the initial survey is voluntary and not compensated. Participants who opt into a 30 - 45 minute follow-up interview will receive a $40 physical Amazon gift card by mail. If a participant withdraws early, they will receive pro-rated compensation: $20 for 15 - 25 minutes, or a $10 minimum for under 15 minutes. No academic credit is offered. Mailing addresses are collected separately, stored securely, and deleted after the study to protect confidentiality.<o:p></o:p></p><h2> <br><br><br>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JqFXaS2D6WTYjk">https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JqFXaS2D6WTYjk<br><br></a><o:p></o:p></p><h2> <br><br><br>Contact the following individual with any questions <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Catrina Coe<br><br>8328704638<br><br><a href="mailto:catrinacoe@ucsb.edu">catrinacoe@ucsb.edu</a><br><br> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>