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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'>Participation Request: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal Candlestick Charts<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Research Participation Request: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal Candlestick Charts<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <br><br>The research participant solicitation below 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: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal Candlestick Charts<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'> <br><br>Being conducted by: University of Illinois/Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)<o:p></o:p></p><h2> <br><br><br>Purpose of the Study<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>This work is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under grant #RE-254891-OLS-23, titled Beyond Visuals: Improving Accessibility of Data Curation and Multi-Modal Representations for People of all Abilities through Reproducible Workflows. As part of this multi-year project, we established a formal partnership with the NFB, coordinated by Bridgid Burke.<br><br> <br><br>As part of this ongoing grant project, we have just completed development of a new accessible candlestick chart specifically tailored to financial data, combining tactile graphics, screen-reader compatibility, and audio cues to support blind and low-vision users in exploring market trends. We are now recruiting participants to help us evaluate its effectiveness and usability.<br><br> <br><br>The purpose of the overall grant project is to investigate the accessibility of data visualizations among BLV people. This includes, but is not limited to, graphs, charts, plots, diagrams, and data tables. These findings will be used to understand how BLV people perceive and comprehend data visualizations, including what techniques and technologies you use. Additionally, the findings will be used to help innovate tools, libraries, and frameworks for use in curating accessible data visualizations.<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'>a) Each session will be approximately 60 minutes long.<br><br>b) The session will consist of a guided tutorial on financial chart concepts, followed by a hands-on evaluation of the MAIDR system.<br><br>c) The session will involve a think-aloud exploration and feedback discussion with researchers.<br><br>d) Participants will be asked to share feedback on usability, accessibility, and their experience learning to interpret financial data with MAIDR.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Proposed Participant Compensation<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Yes, Participants will receive compensation of a $50 Amazon Gift Card for the session.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Study Sign-Up Form: <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit</a> <br><br><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Contact the following individual with any questions <o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>JooYoung Seo<br><br>8147775825<br><br><a href="mailto:jseo1005@illinois.edu">jseo1005@illinois.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>