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

Wed Jun 26 12:00:24 UTC 2019

Hi All,

For this round of testing, the researcher is only looking for screen reader users.

Lou Ann

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

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kathryn Webster, National Student President via NABS-L
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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Receive $50 Amazon gift card for completing accessibility testing at 2019 NFB national convention

Hi Andre,

Unfortunately, I don't think so, but sought clarification for you. Will circle back if I am incorrect here.

Love,
Kathryn

Kathryn C. Webster
President | National Association of Blind Students A proud division of the National Federation of the Blind Nabs.president at gmail.com http://www.nabslink.org

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From: NABS-L <nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of André Hill via NABS-L
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Subject: Re: [NABS-L] Receive $50 Amazon gift card for completing accessibility testing at 2019 NFB national convention

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 
> http://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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