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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: Attitudes Toward Vision
Restoration: A Survey of Preferences for Invasive and Noninvasive
Mobility Aids</b></h2> <br>
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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: Attitudes Toward Vision Restoration: A Survey of
Preferences for Invasive and Noninvasive Mobility
Aids</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: University of California, Santa Barbara<br><br>
<h2><b>Purpose of the Study</b></h2>The purpose of my study is to explore
how blind and visually impaired adults feel about vision restoration
technologies, such as retinal implants and noninvasive wearable tools. I
hope to learn how personal factors like mobility independence, visual
memory, and living environment influence their attitudes and willingness
to adopt these devices. This research aims to amplify the perspectives of
blind individuals in the development and evaluation of assistive
technologies.<br><br>
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Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>Participants will complete a one-time, anonymous online survey
that takes approximately 15 - 30 minutes. The survey includes questions
about their experiences with mobility, visual memory, and opinions on
different vision restoration technologies. Participants can also choose
to volunteer for an optional follow-up interview.<br><br>
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Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, Participation in the
initial survey is voluntary and not compensated. Participants who opt
into a 30 - 45 minute follow-up interview will receive a $40 physical
Amazon gift card by mail. If a participant withdraws early, they will
receive pro-rated compensation: $20 for 15 - 25 minutes, or a $10 minimum
for under 15 minutes. No academic credit is offered. Mailing addresses
are collected separately, stored securely, and deleted after the study to
protect confidentiality.<br><br>
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Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
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<a href="https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JqFXaS2D6WTYjk" eudora="autourl">
https://ucsb.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0JqFXaS2D6WTYjk<br><br>
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Contact the following individual with any questions </b></h2>Catrina
Coe<br><br>
8328704638<br><br>
catrinacoe@ucsb.edu<br><br>
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