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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: User Experience Research:
Accessible Physical Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision
People</b></h2> <br><br>
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.<br><br>
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<h2><b>Research Title: User Experience Research: Accessible Physical
Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision
People</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<br><br>
<h2><b>Purpose of the Study</b></h2>The Accessible Healthcare Lab at the
University of Illinois has developed an accessible physical activity
management mobile app to promote physical activity among blind people.
This app allows users to “see” physical activity data collected from
an Apple Watch and iPhone in a more simplified and intuitive way compared
to the existing Apple Health and Fitness apps. Users can receive voice
updates on their heart rate, walking speed, and exercise duration during
their workouts. Additionally, the app can send reminders through the
Apple Watch to prompt users to exercise at scheduled times. Users can
also engage in conversations with the app to resolve any questions about
their health and physical activity data. Furthermore, the app helps users
identify the recommended physical activity goals. We are looking to
recruit six blind and low-vision participants who can use this beta
version of the app for one week and provide detailed feedback and
suggestions for improving its features.<br><br>
<h2><b>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>Participants in the study will meet with the research team via
Zoom a total of two times and will use the app for 7 days to achieve
goals such as walking 10,000 steps per day or exercising for at least 150
minutes per week. During the first meeting, you will install the newly
developed app on your iPhone and receive a tutorial on how to use it. On
the seventh day, you will have a second meeting with the research team,
where you will participate in a one-hour interview to discuss your
progress in achieving your exercise goals and share your user
experience.<br><br>
<h2><b>Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, $100 Amazon eGift
card.<br><br>
<h2><b>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
</b></h2>Please contact UIUC's Accessible Healthcare Lab to express your
interest of ask any questions. Email: a11yhealthlab@illinois.edu<br><br>
<h2><b>Contact the following individual with any questions
</b></h2>Soyoung Choi<br><br>
2174024128<br><br>
a11yhealthlab@illinois.edu<br><br>
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