[NFBSea] Fwd: [NFBWA-Students] Research Participation Request: Evaluating Interaction Techniques for Enabling BLV users Access to Virtual Reality

[Humberto Avila]

Hello,

Thought I might pass along for your information, maybe we can talk about 
this during our chapter meeting, or get the researcher to come to our 
chapter?


Have a sunny weekend everyone!




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Subject: 	[NFBWA-Students] Research Participation Request: Evaluating 
Interaction Techniques for Enabling BLV users Access to Virtual Reality
Date: 	Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:21:44 -0500
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    *Research Participation Request: Evaluating Interaction Techniques
    for Enabling BLV users Access to Virtual Reality*

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.



    *Research Title: Evaluating Interaction Techniques for Enabling BLV
    users Access to Virtual Reality*

Being conducted by: University of Washington


    *Purpose of the Study*

We are recruiting participants for a research study aimed at improving 
how people who are blind or have low-vision can access virtual reality 
(VR) technology. The study will evaluate a new prototype controller 
designed specifically for users who are blind or have low vision. During 
the study, participants will wear a VR headset and use the prototype and 
a commercial controller to perform various tasks in a virtual environment.


    *Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study *

During the study, participants will wear a virtual reality (VR) headset 
and use a prototype controller and a commercial controller to perform 
various tasks in a virtual environment. The study will additionally 
include interviews to understand the participant's experience with and 
expectations of VR technology, and their thoughts on the usability and 
accessibility of our prototype controller. The study will take place 
in-person during a single session held in the greater Seattle area. The 
duration of the session will be 60 - 90 minutes.


    *Proposed Participant Compensation*

Yes, Participants will be compensated $50 for their time and 
contributions. The standard form of payment will be an electronic gift 
card, but if you prefer a different form of payment, we can accommodate 
alternatives like a US Bank Rewards Card or a check. Compensation will 
be provided after the session.


    *Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study *

For questions or to express interest in participating, please contact 
Melanie Kneitmix at mekne at cs.washington.edu.


    *Contact the following individual with any questions *

Melanie Kneitmix

1-630-715-2998

mekne at cs.washington.edu

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