[nabs-l] ETS research intern position

[Loew, Ruth C]

Here's an announcement from the ETS Research Division.  Please feel free to share it.  If you're interested, please contact Dr. Mark Hakkinen (mhakkinen at ets.org<mailto:mhakkinen at ets.org>).  Thanks!

A critical instructional and assessment challenge faced by students with visual impairments is access to graphical and spatially presented information essential to the study of mathematics and science. Tablet computers, with built in accessibility supports, combined with innovative multimodal capabilities such as vibrotactile haptic feedback, show promise as a platform for presenting graphical information to students with visual impairments. We are currently exploring the combined use of haptic feedback and sonification  to provide access to STEM content for students with visual impairments. The qualified intern will have exposure to assistive technologies, be familiar with tablet devices (e.g. iPad or Android), have experience understanding and editing HTML and Javascript code, have knowledge of accessibility standards such as W3C WCAG, and basic knowledge of usability research methods for studies with human participants.

Ruth C. Loew, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
Office of Disability Policy, ETS
fax: 609-683-2220
rloew at ets.org