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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: Exploring Financial Data Trends
with Multimodal Candlestick Charts</b></h2> <br><br>
The research participant solicitation below 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: Exploring Financial Data Trends with Multimodal
Candlestick Charts</b></h2> <br><br>
Being conducted by: University of Illinois/Institute of Museum and
Library Services (IMLS)<br><br>
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Purpose of the Study</b></h2>This work is funded by the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under grant #RE-254891-OLS-23, titled
Beyond Visuals: Improving Accessibility of Data Curation and Multi-Modal
Representations for People of all Abilities through Reproducible
Workflows. As part of this multi-year project, we established a formal
partnership with the NFB, coordinated by Bridgid Burke.<br><br>
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As part of this ongoing grant project, we have just completed development
of a new accessible candlestick chart specifically tailored to financial
data, combining tactile graphics, screen-reader compatibility, and audio
cues to support blind and low-vision users in exploring market trends. We
are now recruiting participants to help us evaluate its effectiveness and
usability.<br><br>
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The purpose of the overall grant project is to investigate the
accessibility of data visualizations among BLV people. This includes, but
is not limited to, graphs, charts, plots, diagrams, and data tables.
These findings will be used to understand how BLV people perceive and
comprehend data visualizations, including what techniques and
technologies you use. Additionally, the findings will be used to help
innovate tools, libraries, and frameworks for use in curating accessible
data visualizations.<br><br>
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Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study
</b></h2>a) Each session will
be approximately 60 minutes long.<br><br>
b) The session will consist of
a guided tutorial on financial chart concepts, followed by a hands-on
evaluation of the MAIDR system.<br><br>
c) The session will involve a
think-aloud exploration and feedback discussion with
researchers.<br><br>
d) Participants will be asked
to share feedback on usability, accessibility, and their experience
learning to interpret financial data with MAIDR.<br><br>
<h2><b>Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>Yes, Participants will
receive compensation of a $50 Amazon Gift Card for the session.<br><br>
<h2><b>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
</b></h2>Study Sign-Up Form:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zZnLjj3vv3l6c-yiC4rKh_piq620-hywxGnx3nKYlLw/edit</a>
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<h2><b>Contact the following individual with any questions
</b></h2>JooYoung Seo<br><br>
8147775825<br><br>
jseo1005@illinois.edu<br>
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