[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind Adults Needed for Accessible Data Visualization Research Study Survey

[Yvonne Hughes]

Good morning to you. This is Yvonne hughes. I am a member of the greater Philadelphia chapter of the NFB. Most of the time they each out to us for more research about what we deal with. What are they offering in return with the outcome of getting information from us. It is a constant battle to have to always be the experiment or the individual that’s giving information but they do nothing to give back to us. We would love more services of equality and inclusiveness. Even though the national Federation of the blind is not the ones doing it but at times I have reached out and to no avail and some responses even from the national Federation of the blind. It is almost as if once you get in then they can count your membership, you pay your dues  and everything. I go to the national conferences as well as my state conferences. I don’t mind giving information, but what is the outcome for those of us that are giving this information when we want better service. How does it work? Is it always us being the guinea pig or can someone make it that we’re doing something great as far as being independent, learning to live on your own, learning to raise your family and live a better quality of life. Thank you so much for your email and I hope in time things will get better instead of it always been them using us to get answers but will not give us any outcomes to help us. Hire  individuals who are blind to be able to serve in those capacities that they continue to utilize us for. Have a great day. Yvonne hughes 

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> On Dec 22, 2023, at 4:36 PM, Jan Lattuca via NFBP-Talk <nfbp-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: "Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:50:40 +0000
> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind Adults Needed for Accessible Data
> Visualization Research Study Survey
> To: "nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org" <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> 
> 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.
> 
> Invitation to Participate in Our Accessible Data Visualization
> Research Study Survey
> Dear members of the NFB,
> Are you ready to make a significant impact on the world of accessible
> data visualizations? Join us in a research study to gain insights on
> how you would access visualizations and better help data curators
> create accessible visualizations. This research is conducted by a
> diverse team of scholars at the University of Illinois at
> Urbana-Champaign, consisting of Blind and Low-vision (BLV) and sighted
> researchers.
> 
> What We're Exploring:
> Our research is centered around the development and enhancement of an
> accessible data visualization system tailored to the needs of  BLV
> individuals.
> 
> We aim to gather insights to:
> 
>  *   Identify the experience most BLV individuals have with data visualization.
>  *   Understand where BLV people would require data visualization.
>  *   Pave the way for a more inclusive future in producing accessible
> data visualizations and data science education.
> 
> Who We're Looking For:
> We invite individuals who meet the following criteria to participate
> in our survey:
> 
>  *   Aged 18 or older.
>  *   Meet the U.S. legal definition of blindness (visual acuity of
> not greater than 20/200 in the better eye with correction, or a field
> not exceeding an angle greater than 20 degrees).
>  *   Regularly use assistive technology like screen reader or screen
> magnification software. (E.g.  JAWS, ZoomText, Fusion, NVDA,
> VoiceOver, Magnifier, Orca, etc.)
>  *   Currently located in the United States
> 
> Survey Details:
> 
>  *   Duration: Approximately 10 minutes.
>  *   Participation: Your voluntary participation is highly appreciated.
> 
> Your Privacy Matters:
> Rest assured that your personal information, including your name and
> email, will not be collected in our survey to protect your privacy.
> 
> Ready to Participate?
> To help shape a more accessible future for data visualizations, please
> fill out this survey, hosted on
> Qualtrics<https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuESlHP2EFSJrU>.
> You can also access the survey by pasting the following URL into the
> address bar of your browser:
> https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXuESlHP2EFSJrU
> 
> Questions or Concerns?
> Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please
> don't hesitate to contact our dedicated team via email at
> ssk11 at illinois.edu<mailto:ssk11 at illinois.edu?subject=Data%20Visualization%20Study%20Inquiry>.
> 
> Spread the Word:
> We encourage you to share this invitation with other individuals who
> meet our criteria and may be interested in participating.
> Thank you for your commitment to improving accessibility and
> inclusivity in data visualization.
> Sincerely,
> JooYoung Seo (PI), Yilin Xia, Sanchita Kamath, and Aziz Zeidieh
> 
> 
> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
> Director of Research Programs, Blindness Initiatives
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> 410-659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>
> 
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