[NFBMI-Talk] Fwd: Adaptive Vision Assistant (prototype smartglasses) Focus Group

[J.J. Meddaugh]

The below is taking place in Kalamazoo. Please contact Dae if interested in
this opportunity.
ADAPTIVE VISION ASSISTANT (AVA) FOCUS GROUP PARTICIPANTS NEEDED
Western Michigan University’s (WMU) researchers (Dr. Dae Kim and Dr. Robert
Wall Emerson) are recruiting participants for the Adaptive Vision Assistant
(AVA) smartglasses focus group, which will be conducted at WMU.
What is the purpose of the focus group?
Focus groups will be conducted for us to gather information about user
preferences and to evaluate the Adaptive Vision Assistant (AVA).
What will the participants be asked to do?
Participants will be asked to discuss the problems they face due to their
vision loss and their current assistive aids. Participants will have the
opportunity to try the AVA system, experience the feedback signals
provided, and perform three simple tasks. Participants will then be invited
to discuss how the AVA design can be improved and how they might use the
AVA system in their daily lives.
How long would my participating session last?
The focus group will require about two-and-a-half hours of your time, not
including the time it may take to travel to and from the study site (WMU’s
College of Health and Human Services Building).
Who is eligible for the focus group?
Visually impaired individuals who experience challenges with independent
mobility at least in some environments are eligible to participate. For
more information on eligibility, please contact the researcher, whose phone
number is listed below.
Do I get compensated for participating in the focus group?
You will receive a gift card valued at $80 for your participation.
Transportation to and from the study site will be provided by the research
team (if you are in the Kalamazoo/Portage area).
Who should I contact for more information?
You can call or email Dr. Dae Kim (269-387-3447, dae.kim at wmich.edu) for
more information.
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