[Nfbc-info] Students needed for Braille Literacy study

[Serena Olsen]

See below for forward from David Andrews.  Pass along as appropriate.

-- 
Serena Olsen, MAIPS
NFBC Youth Programs Coordinator
http://www.linkedin.com/in/serenaolsen

[Flyer for Students: Announcement of Study]

Seeking Students for Research Study

Students who are between the ages of 16 and 22 years who are braille
readers and users of assistive technology are needed for a study. This
study will explore how you use both braille and electronic information
for classroom work, and how you learned these literacy practices. The
purpose of this research will be to add to our understanding of the
current role of both hard-copy (paper) braille and use of electronic
access to information by people who are blind from ages 16-22, and
your attitudes and perceptions about both braille and technology. This
information will inform how we prepare pre-service teachers to
instruct young braille readers.

If you are interested in participating in this study or getting more
information, please contact me via email at  fmd22 at pitt.edu, by
calling 412-521-5797, or by writing to me at:
Frances Mary D'Andrea
5513 Posvar Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh PA 15260

If you are under 18, you MUST have your parents' or guardians'
permission. A consent form will be send to you in braille or
electronically after you verify that you are:
1. between the ages of 16-22
2. a student enrolled in school
3. a braille reader
4. a user of electronic assistive technology devices, hardware, or software.
If you are under 18, your parents will also receive a consent form
that must be signed before you can participate.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest!

Frances Mary D'Andrea