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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">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="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">Hello, there! <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">We are data visualization researchers at Boston College. We are currently studying how charts and graphs can be made more accessible for blind and low-vision users. For this, we are looking for people
that meet the following requirements:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">blind or low-vision
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">screen reader user
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">in the USA
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">at least 18 years or older
<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">If this is you, please take part in our study! Your participation will help develop and improve different strategies to guide the exploration of charts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">The study will take approximately 90 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">The study will be conducted online via a remote zoom call. We will compensate you with up to $50 in Amazon gift cards for your participation.<br>
To take part, send an email with the subject “Study sign up” to </span><span lang="DE"><a href="mailto:joynersh@bc.edu"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#1155CC">joynersh@bc.edu</span></a></span><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">If you have any questions, please contact
<a href="mailto:joynersh@bc.edu">joynersh@bc.edu</a> (Shakila Cherise Joyner, Research Associate)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="DE" style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Lou Ann Blake, J.D.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">410-659-9314, extension 2221 |
<a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"><span style="color:windowtext">lblake@nfb.org</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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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