[NFB-of-Delaware] FW: Research Participation Request: Overcoming tactile clutter using coatings on textures surfaces

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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.

 

Research Title: Overcoming tactile clutter using coatings on textures surfaces

 

Being conducted by: University of Delaware

 

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to examine whether surface coatings can reduce tactile clutter and improve texture recognition in tactile graphics. Participants will complete a matching task in which they explore a test board containing multiple textures and match them to a reference board; some textures are physically identical but differ only by the presence of a coating. By comparing matching accuracy, we aim to determine whether coatings enhance discriminability of textures and to identify coating “texture combinations that perform best for designing more effective tactile graphics.

 

 

Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study 

Participants will explore tactile boards using their hands and complete a texture-matching task by comparing a test board to a reference board. The boards contain multiple textures, some of which are identical in geometry but differ only by the presence of a surface coating. The study is expected to take approximately 30 minutes per participant.

 

Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, We offer $20 Amazon gift cards to participants

 

Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study 

Please contact dhonglabrecruitment at gmail.com. We will answer the email to set up a date, time, and location for the study. We can travel to a location convenient for participants, or they can come to the university if interested.

 

Contact the following individual with any questions 

Charles Dhong

3302858970

dhonglabrecruitment at gmail.com




 

 

Mr. Anil Lewis, M.P.A.

Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives 

410-659-9314 ext. 2374 |  <mailto:alewis at nfb.org> alewis at nfb.org 

 

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