[Nfbf-l] Fw: Seeking Students for Braille Study

[Joe Minichiello]

This may be good for the younger students. Not thinking of anyone in 
particular ! Eric Marten ! ha-ha.
Joe Minichiello, Second Vice President
National Federation of the Blind of Florida
President, Greater Jacksonville Chapter
904-608-0105
jbmini at comcast.net
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Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 8:34 AM
Subject: FW: Seeking Students for Braille Study


FYI  Refer to the following information from Dawn.



Colleagues:

Frances Mary D'Andrea at the University of Pittsburgh is looking for
students, ages 16 - 22 to participate in a research study.  The study is
focusing on students who are braille readers who also use technology.
This study is not sponsored by the Florida Department of Education, but,
as always, when interesting opportunities arise, I try to share them
with you as soon as I learn of them.  Of course, participation is
voluntary and any student under the age of 18 will need parental
permission to participate in the study.  Any questions should be
addressed to Frances Mary D'Andrea either by email at fmd22 at pitt.edu or
by telephone at 412-521-5797.

Sincerely,

Dawn M. Saunders, Program Specialist

Florida Department of Education

Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services

Dawn.Saunders at fldoe.org

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Subject: [Nfbf-l] Seeking Students for Braille Study


[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

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