[NFBNJ] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Research Participation Request: Digital, Multimodal Charts and Data Visualizations

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Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] FW: Research Participation Request: Digital,
Multimodal Charts and Data Visualizations



The research participant solicitation below 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.



Research Title: Digital, Multimodal Charts and Data Visualizations



Being conducted by: Saint Louis University



Purpose of the Study

Our study investigates 2 approaches to improving access to digital charts,
graphs, and data visualizations. We have prepared 2 touchscreen-based
investigations (one utilizing different vibrations and sounds on a tablet,
the other utilizing vibrations, sounds, and a peripheral wearable device
with the tablet). We hope to learn more about the efficacy of presenting
graphics in these different ways, as well as understand user preference for
the different access modes, and make improvements to the systems.



Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants may participate in one or both study sessions (touchscreen
graphs only; touchscreen graphs with wearable device). Each session will
take approximately 60 minutes. During each session, participants will
interact with digital graphs (line graphs, scatter plots, bar charts, etc.)
on a touchscreen using either vibrations/audio or vibrations/audio/wearable
device. They will be asked to answer questions about the graph's content
and their understanding of it, as well as about their experience using
either system.



Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, Participants are compensated with a $50 gift card for participating in
each study.



Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

If you are attending the 2026 NFB National Convention in-person and are
interested in participating or finding out more about one or both study
sessions, please email chromelab at slu.edu. We have time slots available on
July 3 and 4. We will reach out to you to schedule a time for you to
complete our studies at the convention.



Contact the following individual with any questions

Jen Tennison

2287310338

chromelab at slu.edu




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