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<p class="MsoNormal"><span 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 style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h1 align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN">Invitation to Participate in Our Accessible Data Visualization Research Study Survey<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Dear members of the NFB,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Are you ready to make a significant impact on the world of accessible data visualizations? Join us in a research study to gain insights on how you would access visualizations and better help data curators create accessible visualizations.
This research is conducted by a diverse team of scholars at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, consisting of Blind and Low-vision (BLV) and sighted researchers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
<h2><span lang="EN">What We're Exploring:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Our research is centered around the development and enhancement of an accessible data visualization system tailored to the needs of BLV individuals.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">We aim to gather insights to:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:15.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Identify the experience most BLV individuals have with data visualization.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Understand where BLV people would require data visualization.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:15.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Pave the way for a more inclusive future in producing accessible data visualizations and data science education.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h2><span lang="EN">Who We're Looking For:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">We invite individuals who meet the following criteria to participate in our survey:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:15.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Aged 18 or older.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Meet the U.S. legal definition of blindness (visual acuity of not greater than 20/200 in the better eye with correction, or a field not exceeding an angle greater than 20 degrees).</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Regularly use assistive technology like screen reader or screen magnification software. (E.g. JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, NVDA, VoiceOver, Magnifier, Orca, etc.)</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:15.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%">Currently located in the United States<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h2><span lang="EN">Survey Details:</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Roboto"><o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:15.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:15.0pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%;color:windowtext">Participation: Your voluntary participation is highly appreciated.</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<h2><span lang="EN">Your Privacy Matters:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Rest assured that your personal information, including your name and email, will not be collected in our survey to protect your privacy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
<h2><span lang="EN">Ready to Participate?<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">To help shape a more accessible future for data visualizations,
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuESlHP2EFSJrU">please fill out this survey, hosted on Qualtrics</a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">You can also access the survey by pasting the following URL into the address bar of your browser:
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuESlHP2EFSJrU">https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuESlHP2EFSJrU</a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
<h2><span lang="EN">Questions or Concerns?<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated team via email at
</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="mailto:ssk11@illinois.edu?subject=Data%20Visualization%20Study%20Inquiry">ssk11@illinois.edu</a></span><span style="font-size:14.0pt">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2><span lang="EN"><o:p> </o:p></span></h2>
<h2><span lang="EN">Spread the Word:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">We encourage you to share this invitation with other individuals who meet our criteria and may be interested in participating.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Thank you for your commitment to improving accessibility and inclusivity in data visualization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:15.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-size:14.0pt">Sincerely,<br>
JooYoung Seo (PI), Yilin Xia, Sanchita Kamath, and Aziz Zeidieh<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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