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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#911F52"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><b><i><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#911F52">VTTI Research Study Seeks Participants Who are Blind and Use Ride-Share Services in the DC Metro Areas</span></i></b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#911F52"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Pa1" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F">From: Virginia Tech Transportation Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="Default"><span style="color:#221E1F">The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is seeking individuals who often use modes of transportation other than or in addition to driving to participate in a research study. The study will
</span>explore what type of information individuals want or need while using new forms of transportation. Participation in this study involves the use of Zoom video conferencing software to connect multiple people electronically from the comfort of their own
home or office.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="Default">To be eligible, interested individuals must meet the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#221E1F">Be 18 years of age or older</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#221E1F">Live, work, volunteer, or often travel in the Washington, DC or surrounding areas such as Northern, Virginia</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span><![endif]>Seeking participants who are blind or have low vision <b>
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</span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#221E1F">Have a tablet or computer with internet service and video conferencing capabilities</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#221E1F">Prior experience using Zoom is preferred</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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</span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#221E1F">Prior experience using Ride Share services such as Uber, Lyft, or similar is preferred</span><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="Default"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="Default">This project has two parts. During the initial 30-minute session, participants will, via Zoom video conference, privately complete questionnaires, review study details, and determine whether their connection to Zoom Meeting, with their electronic
device, is eligible to move on to the focus group session.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Default"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="Default">If eligible, the second session will be a focus group with up to four other participants. During this group video conference, participants will listen to descriptions of various driving scenarios and provide opinions on what information they
would like to receive during each scenario. The focus group session will take about 90 minutes. Each part will likely be scheduled on different days.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="Default"><i></i><span style="color:#221E1F"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="color:#221E1F">This project provides compensation of $</span>15 for the initial intake session, and $30 for the focus group,
<span style="color:#221E1F">for a total of $45 for full participation in both parts. Your data will be kept strictly confidential.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="Pa1" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F">To learn more, please contact:<b>
</b>540-231-0295 or </span><a href="mailto:VTTIStudy@vtti.vt.edu"><b><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">VTTIStudy@vtti.vt.edu</span></b></a><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F">.</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F">
Reference </span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">the “Bloom<span style="color:#221E1F">” project in your message.</span><span style="color:#221E1F"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="Pa1" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="Pa1" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#221E1F">All inquiries welcome!</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoFooter"><<Bloom Project: IRB #21-358>><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lou Ann Blake, J.D.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | <a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org">
lblake@nfb.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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