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

André Hill andrehill6188 at gmail.com
Tue Jun 25 20:31:53 UTC 2019


I utilize zoomtext, am I allowed to participate?

On Tue, Jun 25, 2019, 12:39 PM Blake, Lou Ann via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> 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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