[MD-Sligo] FW: Seeking participants with low vision for a research study

[Deborah]

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From: Marybeth Cleveland [mailto:mbcleveland at fastmail.net] 
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2024 3:27 PM
Cc: 'Debbie' Brown? <deborahb14 at verizon.net>
Subject: Seeking participants with low vision for a research study 

Hi Debbie,
I’m looking for people with low vision for a research study on crosswalks. Would you share the info with your NFB contacts or anyone you think may be interested? Details below.
Thank you!
Marybeth Cleveland 

Here are the details:
 
Subject: Seeking participants with low vision for a research study You can help us evaluate how different crosswalk markings affect street crossing by pedestrians with low vision. The crosswalks we are evaluating may be marked with typical white crosswalk markings, or they may have different colors.
The UNC Highway Safety Research Center, in conjunction with Accessible Design for the Blind, is looking for volunteers who are low vision to participate in a study on the effect of crosswalk markings on the accessibility of crossing in the Washington, D. C. area in early November. The study will take about two hours, and the compensation is $75 and travel to the study area will be reimbursed.  There will be day and evening appointments.
We are looking for experienced travelers who don’t have full vision and who regularly travel independently outdoors including crossing streets. This study is limited to travelers with reduced acuity, restricted fields, sensitivity to glare, or loss of contrast sensitivity but who can see crosswalks. Travelers who typically travel with a cane, use a telescope, or just use their remaining vision may qualify. Guide Dog users with low vision and who own and use a cane will be asked to use their cane rather than their Guide Dog.
If you decide to take part in the study, you will be asked to find crosswalks, align to cross, and cross when it is safe. An orientation and mobility specialist will be with you while you travel all routes.  
If you are interested in participating in this study, please call me at 301-412-4224 or email me at mbcleveland at fastmail.net to find out if you are eligible for the study. 

Marybeth Cleveland
A to B and Back,
Orientation and Mobility Services, LLC