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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: Disability & Aging & Work Needs Identity Survey (DAWN-IS)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Being conducted by: Human Factors and Aging Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Our research center, TechSAge, is funded by the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services<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>The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the worker identity of older workers aging with disability. You may be able to help us understand how older workers with disabilities think about their role at work or in volunteer activities <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Potential participants must be age 50 years or older, work or volunteer at least 20 hours per week, and self-identify as having a mobility, vision, or hearing disability.<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>This survey will last 20 \u2013 30 minutes and take place online.<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 may choose to enter a raffle, with 10% of participants winning a $25 Amazon ECode.<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>If interested in participating, please click the following link to be directed to the survey: <a href="https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fHq2mZ08H65VwG">https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fHq2mZ08H65VwG</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Feel free to email or call me if you have any questions/concerns about the study. Thank you for your support in our research! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:DAWN-study@illinois.edu">DAWN-study@illinois.edu</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(217) 300-5445 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information on the TechSAge center, visit: <a href="http://www.techsagererc.org/">http://www.techsagererc.org/</a><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>Lina Gil<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(217) 300-5445<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:DAWN-study@illinois.edu">DAWN-study@illinois.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><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>