<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Hi all - I was asked to forward this research study opportunity for those who will be at national convention. This study has been through the research solicitation process and it is blind-lead. Sign up to receive a $50 Amazon gift card!<div><br><div><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> nicholas.giudice@maine.edu<br><b>Date:</b> June 30, 2026 at 3:42:11\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> Gene Kim <gene.sh.kim@gmail.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>Participate in a VEMI Lab Research Activity when at convention- Earn a $50 Amazon Gift Card</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style>@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math"; }
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">Hi Gene,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">I mentioned a couple studies I am running at NFB. I\u2019m hoping you might participate and also share with your network, as I\u2019d love to get a bunch of solid input. There are a couple studies but the main one is below. Would you be willing to copy and paste the info out to some others you think might be interested?<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks in advance and either way, let\u2019s at least connect to say hi when there.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Nick<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Xxx study blurb xxx<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Dear NFB Convention Attendee,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">The Virtual Environments and Multimodal Interaction (VEMI) Lab at The University of Maine is inviting you to participate in an interview and demonstration activity as part of a newly funded NIH research project. This project aims to develop an all-in-one navigation app, called MultiNav, that hopes to support safer, more efficient travel for people who are blind or have low vision. Your participation and feedback will greatly help us evaluate our first prototype of the MultiNav system! Below is a quick summary of the study, the activity details, and what to expect if you participate. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">About the Study:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Our study activity seeks to evaluate the first MultiNav app prototype with people who are blind or have low vision. To be eligible to participate you must be:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">18 years of age or older <u>and</u>;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">A person who is blind or has low vision <u>and</u>;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span lang="EN">Agree to be audio recorded (recordings will be securely stored and deleted after being transcribed)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">During the activity, you will be asked questions about your outdoor travel experiences and engage with our MultiNav prototype. We will explore:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">How best to learn, use, and explore the MultiNav app <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">The ideal amount and type of information presented in the app\u2019s map layers<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span lang="EN">What information or features can be improved for the next MultiNav prototype<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Your participation will help us refine key features in the MultiNav app and inform the next iteration of the app\u2019s design and implementation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">Study Details:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span lang="EN">Location:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Hampton Inn & Suites Austin Downtown (200 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span lang="EN">Duration:</span></b><span lang="EN"> Approximately 1 hour<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span lang="EN">Compensation:</span></b><span lang="EN"> $50 Amazon digital gift card<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN">What to Expect:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span lang="EN">If you choose to participate, we will email you a <b>demographic intake form</b> and <b>consent form</b> to submit through a Qualtrics survey link.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span lang="EN">Once we receive your forms, we will schedule a study slot at your convenience (and meet you to more easily find the study room).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you are interested in participating in the interview, please email Dr. Jen Tennison (<a href="mailto:jen.tennison@slu.edu">jen.tennison@slu.edu</a>), manager of the CHROME lab at Saint Louis University, who is collaborating with the VEMI Lab for many years and will help you complete the required forms to participate and schedule you for a study slot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Thank you for considering this opportunity. We hope to hear from you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Dr. Nicholas Giudice and the VEMI Research Team<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></blockquote></div></div></body></html>