[NFBNJ] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision adults in the United States needed for research study on technology in the workplace

[Linda Melendez]

Greetings all,

It found noteworthy please consider participating and sharing with others.

Warmly,
Linda Melendez, President National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
president at nfbnj.org

Request for distribution from Lou Ann Blake, J.D., Director of Research
Programs, Blindness Initiatives

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.

 Are you blind or do you have low vision?

Have you worked within the last 5 years or are you seeking work?

Do you use accommodations, for example assistive technology, reverse
contrast, additional lighting, or braille?

Do you live in the United States?

 If you said “yes” to these questions then we want to invite you to fill
out our accessible online survey. Specific survey topics include:

•        Your current employment (including self-employment)

•        Seeking employment if you’re not currently employed and are looking

•        How you have learned to use assistive technology or tools

•        The hiring and onboarding process

•        Training provided by your employer

•        Working with IT staff

•        The social-emotional impact of visual impairment

In addition, there are sections for some participants based on their
situation including:

•        Experiencing changes in vision in the last 5 years

•        Self-employment

•        Telework

The survey should take about 30-45 minutes to complete. You will have the
opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of 15  $25 Amazon gift cards.

We’ll use what we learn from this survey to:

•        Help inform technology companies so they can improve their
products for accessibility

•        Share with vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals the
challenges and solutions workers use, so they can better prepare their
clients for work

•        Inform IT and HR staff so they can better meet the needs of those
applying for and obtaining employment

•        Give individuals with vision loss information to ensure they can
have a better understanding of how those like themselves use technology to
be successful and how they overcome challenges they experience.

 Take the Survey
<https://afb.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_837qBMim1ol7aey>

 If you have any questions or need more information please contact Dr. L.
Penny Rosenblum, AFB Director of Research, prosenblum at afb.org or 202-
202-469-6837.

The survey will close on Sunday evening February 28 at 11:59 Pacific time.





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National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
732-421-7063
Email: president at nfbnj.org
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