[NFB-Seniors] Seniors with macular degeneration and glaucoma needed for paid research study

[Blake, Lou Ann]

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 Participants Needed

Seeking Older Adults with Macular Degeneration or Glaucoma
We want to learn from you about your everyday activities and challenges!
[Title: Screen magnifier - Description: An older woman wearing glasses and using a computer with a magnified screen.]
The Study Consists of:

  1.  Questionnaires (30-40 minutes), which can be completed on paper or online
  2.  An interview (1-1.5 hours). You can complete the interview remotely via phone call or video call.

Participants Must:

  *   Be between the ages of 60-80
  *   Have a diagnosis of macular degeneration OR glaucoma for at least 10 years
  *   Have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses or contact lenses (or unable to see)
  *   Have vision loss that affects daily living activities (e.g., reading, cooking, and walking)
  *   Require additional magnification and/or assistive devices (outside of regular reading glasses) to read newspaper print
Participants will be compensated $45 in Amazon E-Codes. You can request an alternative form of compensation.
If you are interested in participating, contact:
Elena Remillard, M.S.
Phone: 404-385-2564
Email: access-study at gatech.edu<mailto:access-study at gatech.edu>
www.TechSAgeRERC.org<http://www.techsagererc.org/>

This study is a collaboration between the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, Georgia Tech and the University of Kansas and is approved by IRB #20914. This study is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant number 90REGE0006-01-00).


Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Director of Research Programs, 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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