[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Exploring the Research Workflows of Blind and Low-Vision Researchers

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: Exploring the Research Workflows of 
Blind and Low-Vision Researchers



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.




Research Title: Exploring the Research Workflows of Blind and 
Low-Vision Researchers



Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign





Purpose of the Study

Our goal is to identify the aspect(s) of research that may be 
particularly challenging, to offer community-driven solutions that 
enhance the accessibility and usability of research workflows, all 
with and for blind and low-vision researchers. Community perspectives 
will help inform the future of inclusive research practices and tool 
design, and iterate towards a community of practice that is cognizant 
and accepting of all workflows and paths towards scientific contribution.





Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants will complete an online survey hosted on Qualtrics about 
their use of research tools. The survey will explore their current 
usage patterns, accessibility challenges they face, and strategies 
they employ when using research tools in their academic or industry 
work. Survey completion will take 15 to 20 minutes.





Proposed Participant Compensation

No compensation will be given for the online survey hosted on 
Qualtrics about their use of research tools. The survey should take 
between 15 and 20 minutes to complete. This is a voluntary research 
study, and you are free to end the survey at any time. All responses 
are anonymous and will be kept confidential.

At the end of the survey, you will be given the option to participate 
in an optional, paid follow-up interview ($30 Amazon e-gift card 
should you complete the entire interview) with a member of the research team.





Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

How Do Blind And Low-Vision Researchers Conduct Research? We Want To 
Hear From You!

We are a team of researchers at the University of Illinois 
Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) who are interested in learning more about how 
blind and low-vision (BLV) researchers conduct research. More 
specifically, we would like to learn more about how the BLV research 
community carries out each stage of the research process, from start 
to finish. We're interested in the tools and strategies you might use 
to carry out your research, and what obstacles, if any, prevent you 
from effortlessly



Our goal is to identify the aspect(s) of research that may be 
particularly challenging, to offer community-driven solutions that 
enhance the accessibility and usability of research workflows. Your 
invaluable perspective will help inform the future of inclusive 
research practices and tool design.

To be eligible to participate, you must:

- Be 18 years of age or older.

- Identify as blind or have low vision.

- Be actively engaged in research or have engaged in research in any 
academic discipline (e.g., graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, 
faculty member, or independent researcher).

Participation involves completing an online survey (link: 
<https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWdFN0mkY7a5ink>https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWdFN0mkY7a5ink) 
asking about your perspectives on and experiences with the research 
process. The online survey does not have compensation associated with it.

  At the end of the survey, you will be given the option to 
participate in an optional, paid follow-up interview ($30 Amazon 
e-gift card should you complete the entire interview) with a member 
of the research team. The survey should take between 15 and 20 
minutes to complete. This is a voluntary research study, and you are 
free to end the survey at any time. All responses are anonymous and 
will be kept confidential.

  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact 
<mailto:mkhan259 at illinois.edu>mkhan259 at illinois.edu  or 
<mailto:jseo1005 at illinois.edu>jseo1005 at illinois.edu.

Thank you for your time and interest!

IRB Project: IRB25-0696





Contact the following individual with any questions

Omar Khan

224-423-8717

mkhan259 at illinois.edu


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