<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> David Andrews via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 22, 2024 at 12:57:00 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: Research Request for Distribution</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> David Andrews <dandrews920@comcast.net><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">
<h2><b>Research Participation Request: Screen Readers and Braille
Displays</b></h2> <br><br>
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.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Research Title: Screen Readers and Braille
Displays</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: Texas A&M University-Commerce<br><br>
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Purpose of the Study</b></h2>The purpose of this study is to explore the
process of using screen reader software to complete computer-based tasks
by experienced adult users who are blind. <br><br>
A case study methodology will be employed to examine the user experience
in context, in which participants will use their own technology to
demonstrate typical tasks. This exploratory study seeks to answer the
following research questions:<br><br>
1. What preferences do participants exhibit in their use of screen reader
software and refreshable braille displays?<br><br>
a. When there is more than one way to accomplish a task (e.g. open a
given software program using the Start Menu or a desktop shortcut), which
option do they choose and why?<br><br>
b. If they have access to a refreshable braille display, for which tasks
do they use it? What are some examples of tasks for which they only use
their screen reader software?<br><br>
2. What preferences do participants have related to screen reader and
refreshable braille display settings?<br><br>
a. At what speed do participants prefer to listen to their screen reader?
Does this change depending on the task at hand?<br><br>
b. What braille settings are selected in the screen reader software menu,
and how many braille cells do they have on their display?<br><br>
3. What training opportunities and resources do screen reader users
regularly access?<br><br>
a. What types of training opportunities have participants received for
screen reader and braille display instruction?<br><br>
b. What resources are participants regularly accessing (e.g. online user
groups, software Help Menu, vendor training resources, friends or
colleagues)<br><br>
c. What is an example of a recently learned new skill, setting, or option
that they now use regularly?<br><br>
<h2><b> <br><br>
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Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>This study consists of two phases:<br><br>
Phase One: Electronic screening survey, unlimited participants.
Participants who agree to be in this phase of the study will answer a
series of questions on a digital survey.<br><br>
Phase Two: Individual case studies, 5-10 participants. Participants who
agree to be in this phase of the study will be contacted to participate
in a 60-90 minute long videoconference session on Zoom, where they will
answer some interview questions and demonstrate use of screen reader
software (including any braille display use).<br><br>
<h2><b> <br><br>
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Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, Participants chosen to
participate in phase two of the study will receive a $25 gift
card.<br><br>
<h2><b> <br><br>
<br>
Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study </b></h2>Dr.
Belinda Rudinger (Texas A&M University-Commerce) is conducting a
research study to explore preferences and practices of adults using
screen reader software and refreshable braille displays. To be eligible,
you must be over 18 and a current screen reader user. This study consists
of two parts: <br><br>
1. An initial screening survey<br><br>
2. A follow up case study consisting of an interview and observation of
your computer use.<br><br>
If interested, please activate the following survey link to get started:
<a href="https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxBii83apq0J2R">
https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxBii83apq0J2R</a> <br><br>
<br><br>
<br><br>
<h2><b> <br><br>
<br>
Contact the following individual with any questions </b></h2>Belinda
Rudinger<br><br>
940-595-0193<br><br>
belinda.rudinger@tamuc.edu<br><br>
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From: "White, Jenivieve" <JWhite@nfb.org><br>
To: "Andrews, Dave" <dandrews920@comcast.net><br>
Subject: Research Request for Distribution<br>
Thread-Topic: Research Request for Distribution<br>
Thread-Index: Adrz06VseK4Uh7XyRYihGOrylKjHvg==<br>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:10:58 +0000<br><br>
Good morning, again Dave,<br><br>
<br><br>
I have one more research request that needs to go out to the list.
<br><br>
<br><br>
Thank you!<br><br>
Jenivieve White<br>
Program Specialist<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
410-659-9314, extension 2236 |
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