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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>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.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Research Title: Living in an AI-Filtered Reality: Unshareable Experiences and Moral Burden in Assistive and Generative AI Use by Blind and Low-Vision Users</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Being conducted by: University of Texas at San Antonio</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Purpose of the Study</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This study explores how blind and low-vision (BLV) individuals experience failures in AI-powered assistive technologies. We aim to understand what happens when AI systems provide inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information, how these experiences affect users socially and emotionally, and how they influence trust and continued use of assistive AI. We also hope to identify design recommendations for improving future AI-powered accessibility tools.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Participants will complete a one-on-one semi-structured interview conducted remotely via Zoom. During the interview, participants will be asked about their experiences using AI-powered assistive technologies, including situations in which AI-generated information was inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading. The interview is expected to take approximately 60\u201375 minutes.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Proposed Participant Compensation</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Yes, Participants who complete the interview will receive a $30 Amazon e-gift card as a token of appreciation.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Interested individuals may complete the eligibility screening form at: <a href="https://forms.gle/GzQdqTLdWF7Gb5jYA">https://forms.gle/GzQdqTLdWF7Gb5jYA</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Eligible participants will be contacted by the research team to schedule an interview.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Contact the following individual with any questions </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Mohd Saifuzzaman</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>2106725585</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a href="mailto:mohd.saifuzzaman@my.utsa.edu">mohd.saifuzzaman@my.utsa.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>