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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><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>I am passing on a couple of research opportunities with Disability SA below my signature. Please take a look at them and get involved if you can.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Wendy Walker<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>President<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>San Antonio Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>National Federation of the Blind of Texas<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Research announcement from Disability SA:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>disABILITYsa (disability s a) is seeking the participation of people who are blind or have low vision to join us in a research project being conducted in partnership with UTSA to improve healthcare accessibility for people with visual disabilities. People who are blind or have low vision face unique challenges navigating healthcare facilities, especially when clear wayfinding and accessible design are lacking. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>disABILITYsa is conducting a brief survey and an in-person observational research study to better understand these barriers and identify what helps or hinders navigation in newly constructed healthcare environments across San Antonio. Your insights are vital. By sharing your experiences, you’ll directly inform efforts to improve accessibility, influence future facility design, and help create safer, more inclusive healthcare spaces for everyone. Your voice matters—thank you for participating. Both opportunities are described below and additional information is available online at https://www.disabilitysa.org/leadership-in-research.html#2024HCProject<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OPPORTUNITY ONE: IN-PERSON STUDY - URGENT NEED<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Participate in an in-person research study this coming Friday, May 9th from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants will join our research team to visit local healthcare facilities, share personal navigation experiences, help identify what works and what needs improvement, and then take part in focus groups over the next couple of months. Participants will meet at the disABILITYsa offices at 9 am and visit 2-4 facilities over the course of the day, returning to disABILITYsa at the conclusion. Those who are interested are asked to learn more about the project and complete a jotform registration online at https://form.jotform.com/disABILITYsa/HealthcareAccessibilityResearch<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OPPORTUNITY #TWO: SURVEY - DEADLINE 5/15/25<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This survey is focused on identifying ways to make healthcare spaces more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. There are 24 questions in total. The survey can be accessed directly at https://form.jotform.com/disABILITYsaSurveys/ImprovingHC-Survey.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>