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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><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>Steve Cook<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If you would like to join the Computer Science & Technology Division for the NFB of SC list serve, please send a message to <a href="mailto:SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org"><span style='color:blue'>SC-cstd-subscribe@nfbnet.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Association of Guide Dog Users Board Member<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President of the Computer Science & Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the Columbia chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of SC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<sup>st</sup> Vice President of the SC Association of Guide Dog Users Division<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List<br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, January 18, 2023 5:12 PM<br><b>To:</b> nfbnet-members-list@nfbnet.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision adults needed for research study on physical activity and quality of life<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>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 style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:5.95pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Greetings!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:5.75pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We<span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'> </span>are<span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'> </span>currently<span style='letter-spacing:-.2pt'> </span>recruiting blind and low-vision adults <span style='letter-spacing:.05pt'>to </span>participate<span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'> </span>in a<span style='letter-spacing:-.15pt'> </span>new<span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'> </span>research<span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'> </span>study.<span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'> </span>This study<span style='letter-spacing:-.2pt'> </span>will examine<span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'> </span>the<span style='letter-spacing:-.15pt'> </span>physical <span style='letter-spacing:.05pt'>activity, </span><span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>expectancy-value beliefs, health-related quality of life factors, and barriers and facilitators to physical activity among adults who experience low vision or blindness. Individuals who participate in this study will be asked to:</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Complete an informed consent and initial survey (including mailing information)</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Wear a small activity monitor for 7 consecutive days during waking hours</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Complete the exit survey and return activity monitor to research team</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.45pt;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To be eligible for this study, participants must:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Have vision ranging from low vision to no light perception</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be at least 18 years of age </span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be willing and able to complete a screen reader-accessible online survey</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be willing and able to wear a physical activity monitor for seven consecutive days during waking hours</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Have no additional disabilities that impact physical activity monitoring (e.g., using a wheelchair for ambulation)</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.45pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>INCENTIVE</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.1pt'>:</span></b><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>All</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>participants</span> <span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'>who</span> <span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>successfully</span><span style='letter-spacing:-.2pt'> </span><span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>complete all</span> <span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>aspects</span><span style='letter-spacing:-.1pt'> </span>of<span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'> this</span> <span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>study</span><span style='letter-spacing:-.2pt'> </span>will <span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>receive </span>a<span style='letter-spacing:-.15pt'> </span><span style='letter-spacing:-.05pt'>check in the amount of $50. Participants who complete at least three days of monitor wear, but not all aspects of study procedures are eligible to receive a check in the amount of $15.00-$35.00 (proration depends on number of days of wear and returning the activity monitor).</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:3.2pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:6.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:150%'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'>Contact:</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;letter-spacing:-.05pt'> To be considered for participation in this study, please contact Dr. T Nicole Kirk at </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><a href="mailto:tnk51820@uga.edu">tnk51820@uga.edu</a> or by phone at <span style='color:#202124;letter-spacing:.2pt;background:white'>(762) 499-2275.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Lou Ann Blake, J.D.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>410-659-9314, extension 2221 | <a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>lblake@nfb.org</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://nfb.org/"><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=210 height=76 style='width:2.1875in;height:.7916in' id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:~WRD0003.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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