[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Developing an Accessible Home-Based Exercise Program with and for Blind People

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: Developing an Accessible Home-Based 
Exercise Program with and for Blind People



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: Developing an Accessible Home-Based Exercise Program 
with and for Blind People



Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign





Purpose of the Study

Most online content in physical activity and exercise programs 
predominantly targets sighted populations, often using 
visually-oriented designs and demonstrative pronouns that are 
inaccessible for those with visual impairments. Local sports 
facilities, including gyms, remain largely inaccessible as well due 
to physical and communication barriers. This research aims to address 
this gap by developing accessible verbal instructions specifically 
for people with visual impairments. The created educational materials 
will be utilized for visually impaired individuals' regular exercise 
engagement. To promote exercise learning and physical activity 
engagement among blind individuals, the UIUC health researchers 
developed accessible, designed muscle-strengthening exercise verbal 
instructions. By inviting blind adults who are interested in online 
exercise training, the research team aims to test the feasibility and 
accessibility of the designed exercise scripts.





Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants will be asked to participate in two sessions of a 1-hour 
virtual exercise program via Zoom conferencing system. During an 
hour, the research team will teach muscle-strengthening methods using 
the newly developed accessible verbal instructions.





Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, $50 Amazon eGift card.





Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

We are planning to recruit five participants on a first-come, 
first-served basis who are eager to actively learn and engage in exercise.

If you are interested, please send us a short self-introduction along 
with your intention to participate in the study by email. Our 
research team will then respond to you through your preferred method 
of communication. Here is the contact information: 
<mailto:a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu>a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu


Contact the following individual with any questions

Soyoung Choi

2174024128

a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu


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