[Nfb-idaho] Passing this on. FW: [Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participants Sought

[Dana Ard]

From: NFBNet-Members-List [mailto:nfbnet-members-list-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List
Sent: Friday, October 06, 2017 10:01 AM
To: nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participants Sought

 

 
Dear List Members:
 
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.
 
Participants are still being sought for the below research project. However,
if you have already participated in this study, please disregard this
request.
 
Greetings, my name is Mohanna Almohanna, and I am a Ph.D. candidate in
Special Education at Texas Tech University. I am writing to recruit students
who meet the participant criteria to participate in my research study. My
target population is students or individuals with blindness or visual
impairment who have taken or are currently taking an online university
course using a screen reader program.
 
The main purpose of the study is to investigate how students who are blind
or visually impaired (BVI) perceive the implementation and efficacy of
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in online university coursework.
Another purpose of this study is to find out if UDL is able to meet the
needs of all learners who are blind or visually impaired in an online
classroom environment. Additionally, the study hopes to contribute to the
literature on UDL.
 
The principal investigator of this study and my doctoral advisor is Dr. Rona
Pogrund, Professor in the College of Education at Texas Tech University.  As
co-investigator, I will be directing all email communications. 
 
TTU also has a Board that protects the rights of people who participate in
research.  You can ask questions of the Board at 806-742-2064.  You can also
mail or email your questions to:

Human Research Protection Program

Administration Building, Room 357
Box 41075 | MS 1075
Lubbock, TX 79409-1075
hrpp at ttu.edu
 
The link to the survey study is here for your convenience:  
 
Implementation and Efficacy of Universal Design in Online University
Coursework for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
<https://educttu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eG10U06gtayoZpz> 
 
Thank you in advance for your attention. I am attaching a letter with a link
to the study survey and also an Information Sheet about the study. For any
questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or Dr. Pogrund.
 
Sincerely,
Mohanna Almohanna
Ph.D. Candidate in Special Education
Texas Tech University
Phone: 703-870-8052
Email: mohanna.almohanna at ttu.edu 
 
Rona Pogrund, Ph.D.
Professor
Special Education Program
College of Education
Texas Tech University 
(512) 206-9213 (office)
(806) 252-8026 (cell)
Email: rona.pogrund at ttu.edu
 
 
Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Jernigan Institute
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2221| lblake at nfb.org 
 
 
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who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. Every day we work
together to help blind people live the lives they want. 
 
 



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