[NFBNJ] research study on accessible technology for collaborative writing

[joe ruffalo]

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Received from chapter member and supportor of the NFBNJ and the state 
scholarship program, Klaus Zechner. The info is provided below.

Joe


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From: Klaus Zechner
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2020 7:44 PM
To: joe ruffalo
Subject: research study on accessible technology for collaborative writing

Hello joe,



Greetings. Hope all is well on your end.



I participated in a research study today about accessible technologies for 
collaborative writing performed by researchers of Northwestern University. 
It is essentially related to features that would make the use of software 
such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs easier for people who are blind or 
visually impaired when they collaborate on writing projects involving 
multiple authors (e.g., in terms of dealing with comments, track changes 
etc.).



The study coordinator asked me if I could distribute the flyer about this 
research study, so

Below is the flyer with more details; maybe you can share it on the NFB-NJ 
list.



As stated below, the study takes approx. 90 minutes and participants will 
receive a $60 gift certificate.



Thanks,

Klaus



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Recruitment Flyer:



Researchers at Northwestern University are conducting a study on how people 
with vision impairments perform collaborative writing and editing. We are 
recruiting participants who are age 18 or over, speak English, have a visual 
impairment, and perform writing or editing activities on a computer using 
screen readers and applications like Microsoft Word and Google Docs.



Eligible participants are invited to participate in an audio-recorded study 
about how you perform creative activities. The study will take place 
remotely via phone or video calling software (e.g., BlueJeans, Zoom) 
whichever you prefer. We will invite you to interact with the prototype of 
an application we have developed for collaborative writing. You will be 
asked to engage with this technology through a series of tasks. The 
researchers will ask you questions about your experience as you complete the 
tasks. We may also ask you questions about your work and the tools you 
currently use.



The technology testing session will last for approximately 90 minutes. 
Participants will be compensated with $60 Amazon or Visa gift card upon 
completion of the session.



If you are interested in participating in this research, please email 
maitraye at u.northwestern.edu. Alternatively, you may call (847) 316-1172.



Principal Investigator:

Anne Marie Piper

Department of Communication Studies

Northwestern University

Email: ampiper at northwestern.edu

Phone: 847-467-4198



Study Name: Content Production Tools for People with Vision Impairments

IRB Study Number: STU00210258



URL:

https://inclusive.northwestern.edu//recruitment/web-flyer-tech-testing.html



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