[NFB-Kzoo] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Participants needed for research on employer negative attitudes

[Tony Gebhard]

Sharing a great study opportunity for any who this applies too…
:D




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> From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Participants needed for research on employer negative attitudes
> Date: June 5, 2019 at 5:29:10 PM EDT
> To: "'nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org'" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Reply-To: "Blake, Lou Ann" <LBlake at nfb.org>
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> 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.
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> [cid:image003.png at 01D51BC4.1EB84370]DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
> 600 FORBES AVENUE   *   PITTSBURGH, PA 15282
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> Be part of an important research study...
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> A Study on the Lived Experiences of Employees with Visual Impairments
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> *         Do you have a visual impairment?
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> *         Are you actively working?
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> *         Have you experienced a negative attitude from your employer?
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> If you answered YES to these questions, you may be eligible to participate in this research.
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> The purpose of this study is to explore, understand, and describe how employees with visual impairments process and overcome perceived negative employer attitudes. For the purpose of this study, the term "negative employer attitude" will be described in terms of your perception of employers' negative actions or interactions. You will have the opportunity to discuss your experiences. Your participation in this study, and any identifiable personal information you provide, will be kept confidential.
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> Interviews will be held over the phone or in person at:
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> Charlotte Mecklenburg Library - Beatties Ford Road Regional
> 2412 Beatties Ford Road
> Charlotte, NC 28216
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> For more information about this study, please contact me at:
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> James F. McNeil, M.S., CRC (Ph.D. Candidate)
> Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education
> Duquesne University
> Phone: (828) 237-1281
> Email: mcneilj at duq.edu<mailto:mcneilj at duq.edu>
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> I am Ph.D. Candidate under the direction of Dr. Lisa Lopez Levers in the Department of Counseling, Psychology, and Special Education at Duquesne University. If you have any questions concerning this research or your participation in the study, please contact me or Dr. Lisa Lopez Levers at (412) 396-1871 or at levers at duq.edu<mailto:levers at duq.edu>.
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> 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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Tony Gebhard
Vice President, Michigan’s Association Of Blind Students
Board Member, Kalamazoo Chapter
National Federation of The Blind
Musician, motivator, advocate for mental health awareness.
www.tonygebhard.com
Phone (616) (710) (0010)
Why give up? Why Give in. It’s not enough. Never is. So I will go on until the end. -Breaking Benjamin