[NFBA-Tucson] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Survey Request: Indoor Wayfinding Smartphone App for Blind Users

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Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Survey Request: Indoor Wayfinding Smartphone
App for Blind Users
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This request is being sent again, now includes the link to the survey.

Dave

Indoor Wayfinding Smartphone App for Blind Users

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: Indoor Wayfinding Smartphone App for Blind Users*
Name of Institution

UW Oshkosh
Purpose of the Study

As we design the user interface for an indoor wayfinding app, we would like
to have input on the technology background of potential users and the
features they would like included in the user interface.
Proposed Alignment with NFB Research Mission

This should lead to increased self-determination and accessibility of novel
indoor spaces.
Inclusion Criteria

Anyone who is blind or low-vision, but does not have additional
disabilities that would prevent them from using a phone for navigation.
Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Complete a survey that should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.
Proposed Participant Compensation

No,
Institutional Review Board (IRB) or other Ethics Group Approval

Yes, the study has been approved by an IRB at my university.
Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

Recruitment Information

Greetings! We hope this message finds you well. We are a team of
researchers from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh working to develop an
app to assist blind people and those with low vision with interior
navigation and wayfinding. We need your help to identify the right features
and functionality to include in our new app.

We are at a crucial phase in our work, and we invite you to take part in a
survey to help us tailor the app to your needs and preferences. This survey
will ask you about your current use of smartphones and apps designed to
assist people with low vision, as well as your strategies for navigating
unfamiliar indoor environments. Your feedback on desirable smartphone
features and your preferred methods of interaction with our app will be
invaluable.

Please note that your participation in this research is entirely voluntary.
The survey should take approximately 5-10 minutes and is uncompensated.

We are committed to ensuring that your participation is risk-free. Your
information will be kept confidential and used solely for research
purposes. Any results or publications from this study will not be linked to
you personally. You have the freedom to withdraw your participation at any
point without penalty.

If you are interested in participating in the survey, the consent form
follows. Please review that form carefully, then follow the survey link
found at the end of this document.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to an initiative
that could significantly improve indoor navigation for visually impaired
individuals. We greatly value your insights and potential participation.

Consent Form

Purpose of the research:

Stacey Skoning, Michael Rogers, and Mamadou Coulibaly from the University
of Wisconsin Oshkosh are conducting research to help support the
development of an indoor wayfinding app that can be used by individuals who
are blind or have low vision.  By conducting this research, we hope to
learn the features most important to the successful implementation of the
app. You are being asked to participate because you have a visual
impairment and may be able to provide us with important feedback regarding
our design and implementation. This consent form contains important
information about this project and what to expect if you decide to
participate.  Please consider the information carefully. Feel free to ask
questions before making your decision whether or not to participate.

Procedures:

Your participation will involve the completion of a short (15 question)
survey.

Time Involvement:

Survey completion should take only 5-10 minutes.

Risks & Benefits:

The risks associated with this study are minimal and are only a loss of
time. The benefits to participation include the support and development of
an app that, if scalable, could enhance indoor navigation for blind and
other users.

Privacy & Confidentiality of your Information:

The results of this research study may be presented at scientific or
professional meetings or published in scientific journals.  Your individual
privacy will be maintained in all published and written data resulting from
the study. Publications will either address aggregate data or use
pseudonyms to maintain your confidentiality. Data collected will be
maintained on university password-protected computers and servers.

Use of your information for future research:

Identifiers will be removed from information collected from you for this
project.  After identifiers are removed, the information may be used for
future research studies or shared with other researchers without additional
informed consent from you.

Payment:

Completion of surveys will be unpaid.

Right to Withdraw from the Research:

Your participation in this research is completely voluntary. You have the
right to choose not to participate or to withdraw your participation at any
time without loss of any service, benefits, or rights you would normally be
entitled to.  If you decide to withdraw from the study, please contact a
member of the research team. They will immediately delete any interview
recordings or other records of your participation.

Questions about Research Study:

If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this study or you
want to withdraw from the study please use the following contact
information: Stacey Skoning, skonings at uwosh.edu, 920/424-7227.

Independent Contact for Reporting Concerns about Research:

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about your rights as a
volunteer in this research, contact staff in the University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh Institutional Review Board Office (IRB) at 920-424-3215 or
IRB at uwosh.edu.

Consent:

Your participation in this research is voluntary. Clicking on the yes
button on the first survey question indicates that you have read this form
and that all questions have been answered to your satisfaction. By giving
consent in this manner, you are not waiving any of your legal rights as a
research participant. A copy of this consent form will be provided to you
upon your request, or you may save/print a copy now for yourself.

Begin the Survey:

To participate in the survey, please follow this link -
https://oshkosh.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCQtTOs5vxel5MW
Researcher Contact Information

Stacey Skoning

9204247227

skonings at uwosh.edu
Principal Investigator (PI) or Study Leader Contact Information

Stacey Skoning

9204247227

skonings at uwosh.edu
Who Should Participants Contact?

Stacey Skoning

9204247227

skonings at uwosh.edu

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