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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Research Title: Evaluation of an Accessible Collaborative Whiteboarding Platform<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Being conducted by: Georgia Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Purpose of the Study<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This study aims to evaluate accessibility tools for collaborative digital whiteboarding. We have created an extension for Miro, a popular digital whiteboarding tool. The goal of the study is to assess whether our prototype can be effectively used to support users, both sighted and blind and low vision, in collaboratively engaging with digital whiteboarding environments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The semi-structured interview will be held over Zoom or Microsoft teams. We will have participants interact with our prototype individually or with another individual to provide feedback and help us understand how we can facilitate collaboration on online whiteboarding platforms. The interviews will be screen recorded and audio recorded solely for research purposes and will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Proposed Participant Compensation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Yes, Participants will be compensated with $20 after their interview.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Participants can contact Seik Oh (<a href="mailto:seik_oh@gatech.edu">seik_oh@gatech.edu</a>) and Emily Amspoker (<a href="mailto:eamspoker3@gatech.edu">eamspoker3@gatech.edu</a>) to schedule an interview.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Contact the following individual with any questions <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Emily Amspoker<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7205037501<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:eamspoker3@gatech.edu">eamspoker3@gatech.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>