[NABS-L] Receive $50 Amazon gift card for completing accessibility testing at 2019 NFB national convention

[Blake, Lou Ann]

The below research participant solicitation 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.

Description

Wiley seeks several student Accessibility Testers to participate in qualitative, observational research to be conducted at the National Federation of the Blind's Annual Convention.



The goal of this research is to observe how students study/interact with online course materials, and to discuss overall pain points when dealing with digital content in a higher education environment.  Accessibility Testers will be asked to evaluate select components of online course materials and share their feedback and overall experiences.

Wiley is an educational publisher that develops digital courseware, journals, and textbooks for higher education, trade, and professional markets. We publish in multiple disciplines (such as accounting, chemistry, math, geography, and life sciences) and serve a variety of users including students, instructors, professionals, researchers, societies, and corporations. For more information, please visit www.wiley.com<http://www.wiley.com>.

Requirements and Details

Accessibility Testers must be proficient with one of the following assistive technologies:

*         JAWS

*         NVDA

*         Mac VO

*         Refreshable Braille Display



The Tester is required to supply his/her own computing/assistive technology and must be a current or recent college graduate. Experience with online courseware is preferred, but not required.



Research sessions will be held on Wednesday, July 10th at the National Federation of the Blind's Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the following times:

*         12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

*         1:00-2:00 PM

*         5:00-6:00 PM



In exchange for their participation, Testers will be offered a $50 Amazon gift card.



How to apply

Applications will be accepted up until the week of the convention. If interested or have questions, please reach out to Christina Volpe (cvolpe at wiley.com<mailto:cvolpe at wiley.com>). Those interested in participating should indicate the following:

*         Full name

*         Email address and phone number

*         Testing time availability

*         Confirmation of technology being used (type of laptop, screen reader, etc.)



We thank all applicants in advance.

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>


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