[NFBMD] Study Participants Needed

[Corey Thompson]

On 10/3/18, Blake, Lou Ann via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Chris,
>
> The NFB’s research advisory council and the requirement for pre-approval of
> research studies before our members can be solicited for participation is
> relatively new, and word is still getting out. I encourage anyone interested
> in learning more about our research advisory council, research mission, and
> research priorities to visit https://nfb.org/research.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Lou Ann
>
> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
> (410) 659-9314 x 2221
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> From: NFBMD [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chris Nusbaum via
> NFBMD
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 9:39 AM
> To: NFB of Maryland e-mail list
> Cc: Chris Nusbaum
> Subject: Re: [NFBMD] Study Participants Needed
>
> Hi Lou Ann:
>
> Thank you for this information. I admittedly didn't know that we now have a
> council which focuses on this issue. Perhaps I've gotten out of touch in my
> time at college and I need to get back in the loop!
>
> For any of us who are unfamiliar with the work of the Research Advisory
> Council, could you tell us a little more about the "research priorities of
> the NFB?" It appears that this particular study has been approved by UMBC's
> Institutional Review Board (IRB), as an IRB approval number is listed in the
> advertising material. But I'm wondering what our research priorities are and
> how we can determine whether outside studies match them in the event that we
> receive research solicitations directly, as has happened to me from time to
> time?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Nusbaum
>
> On Oct 3, 2018, at 9:22 AM, Blake, Lou Ann via NFBMD
> <nfbmd at nfbnet.org<mailto:nfbmd at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
> Dear List Members,
>
> Any solicitations to members of the National Federation of the Blind to
> participate in research studies need to be approved by the Jernigan
> Institute research advisory council (RAC) prior to posting. Anyone who
> receives a request to post a research announcement should forward that
> request to me. Our RAC will review the research to ensure that it fits
> within the research priorities of the NFB and that it has been reviewed and
> approved by an organizational internal review board. Please feel free to
> contact me if there are any questions. Thank you in advance for your
> cooperation.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Lou Ann
>
> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
> (410) 659-9314 x 2221
> National Federation of the Blind
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBMD [mailto:nfbmd-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melissa Lomax via
> NFBMD
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 8:47 AM
> To: nfbmd at nfbnet.org<mailto:nfbmd at nfbnet.org>;
> greater-Baltimore at nfbnet.org<mailto:greater-Baltimore at nfbnet.org>;
> mdabs at nfbnet.org<mailto:mdabs at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melissa Lomax
> Subject: [NFBMD] Study Participants Needed
>
> Happy Wednesday!
>
>
> Below, I have pasted information about a research study being
> conducted at UMBC. Please read the description and contact the people
> below for more information.
>
>
> Best,
> Melissa Lomax
>
>
> Study Introduction:
>
> Our collaborative research study team (at University of California
> Irvine and University of Maryland Baltimore County) is seeking
> participants for the study examining experiences of indoor navigation
> among individuals with disabilities or aged over 60 (UMBC IRB -
> Y19RK12016). We are seeking to interview individuals who identify
> with both visual and physical disabilities to identify their
> experiences when navigating or planning routes. The findings would
> help us better understand ways in which navigational technologies
> could be better designed to match the needs of a wider selection of
> users. The interviews would last 60 to 90 minutes, conducted over
> phone or Skype. A small giftcard is also available for your
> participation. If you would be interested in participating, could you
> please contact Dr. Ravi Kuber at (rkuber at umbc.edu<mailto:rkuber at umbc.edu>)
> or Ali Abdolrahmani
> (aliab1 at umbc.edu<mailto:aliab1 at umbc.edu>).
>
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Hi everyone, I am interested in participating in the study. If someone
can contact me with further information that would be great. I can be
reached either by phone: (240) 771-5192, or via email:
trustycorey at gmail.com
thank you for your time in this matter. Corey T. member of the Sligo
Creek Chapter!