[nabs-l] For students, a study about braille usage

[Nathan Clark]

I am going to be apart of this study.

Sincerely,
Nathan Clark

On 10/27/09, Antonio Guimaraes <aguimaraes at nbp.org> wrote:
> Hello all,
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> Here is a chance for some of you to take part in a study about braille
> usage.
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> The study consists of a survey, and an interview. The interview is optional.
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> Antonio Guimaraes
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> [Flyer for Students: Announcement of Study]
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> Seeking Students for Research Study
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> Students who are between the ages of 16 and 22 years who are braille readers
> and users of assistive technology are needed for a study. This study will
> explore how you use both braille and electronic information for classroom
> work, and how you learned these literacy practices. The purpose of this
> research will be to add to our understanding of the current role of both
> hard-copy (paper) braille and use of electronic access to information by
> people who are blind from ages 16-22, and your attitudes and perceptions
> about both braille and technology. This information will inform how we
> prepare pre-service teachers to instruct young braille readers.
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> If you are interested in participating in this study or getting more
> information, please contact me via email at  fmd22 at pitt.edu, by calling
> 412-521-5797, or by writing to me at:
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> Frances Mary D'Andrea
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> 5513 Posvar Hall
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> University of Pittsburgh
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> Pittsburgh PA 15260
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> If you are under 18, you MUST have your parents' or guardians' permission. A
> consent form will be send to you in braille or electronically after you
> verify that you are:
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> 1. between the ages of 16-22
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> 2. a student enrolled in school
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> 3. a braille reader
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> 4. a user of electronic assistive technology devices, hardware, or software.
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> If you are under 18, your parents will also receive a consent form that must
> be signed before you can participate.
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> Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest!
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> Frances Mary D'Andrea
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