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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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Name of Study:
<span style="layout-grid-mode:line">Motor Skill Development Experiences of Individuals with Visual Impairments in K-12 Physical Education<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">My name is Nicole Kirk, and I am a post-doctoral researcher at the Center on Physical Activity & Health in Pediatric Disabilities at the University of Michigan. I am conducting
a study to examine which sport and motor skills were included in the K-12 physical education curriculum for individuals with visual impairments and how important and feasible people with visual impairments feel that such skills are for others with visual impairments
to master.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This study consists of an online questionnaire comprised of 96 items related to sport and motor skills and 8 demographic items. It should take approximately 30-40 minutes to
complete. All responses will be anonymous and confidential. Participants who complete the questionnaire in its entirety are eligible to enter a drawing to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To be eligible for this study, participants must:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(a) Be 18 years of age or older<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(b) Have had a visual impairment (ranging from low vision to no light perception) during your K-12 education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(c) Have spent the majority of your K-12 educational career within the United States<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">(d) Have access and ability to complete an online survey<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To begin the study, please go to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eM5FO0zto7mEkUR" target="_blank">https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eM5FO0zto7mEkUR</a></span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have any questions before, during or after the study, feel free to contact me by email at
<span class="MsoHyperlink"><a href="mailto:tnkirk@umich.edu">tnkirk@umich.edu</a></span> or by phone at 618-967-2886. Thank you in advance for your participation in our research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Nicole Kirk</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lou Ann Blake, J.D.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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