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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="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dear NFB members,
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">My name is Dr. Sylvia Brady, and I am a part of a research team at Metropolitan State University of Denver that includes a member of the NFB and one of our alumni, Charis Glatthar,
to gather data about the transportation experiences of the Blind and Low Vision community.
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Do you use public transportation, taxis, or rideshare (such as Uber or Lyft)? Share your thoughts and experiences by taking a brief survey. This survey is part of a study investigating
the various modes of transportation used by blind and low vision individuals. One of the main goals of the study is to better understand the travel experiences of blind and low vision individuals especially when using rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft.
We invite you to take part in this survey even if you have not used rideshare services before. The more data we collect, the better! This survey is open to all BLV individuals whether you use a cane or a dog, and whether you use rideshare or not! The survey
will be open until January 31<sup>st</sup>. Thanks for your time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> Online survey is available here:
<a href="http://tinyurl.com/blvtransport" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">tinyurl.com/blvtransport</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Questions? Contact Principal Investigator, Sylvia Brady PhD, Metropolitan State University of Denver,
<a href="mailto:Sbrady16@msudenver.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0563C1">Sbrady16@msudenver.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Lou Ann Blake, J.D. </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives </span><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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