<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><br>They are still asking for participants.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Marci<br><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Katy O'Reilly <katyo@opendoorsnfp.org><br><b>Date:</b> August 23, 2023 at 10:32:02 AM PDT<br><b>To:</b> MJC59@comcast.net<br><b>Subject:</b> <b>User Testing Opportunity with Sound Transit</b><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Greetings!
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">On
behalf of Sound Transit, I am delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for
your constituents to take part in a User Testing Program for a brand-new
navigation app called GoodMaps, which provides turn-by-turn directions inside
and around Sound Transit station environments. </span><span style="color:rgb(32,33,36)">This
new app will include accessible navigation for all users, with features
developed specifically for users with various disabilities. My goal in writing
to you directly is that you’ll share this message with people with disabilities
within your organization and the community that might be interested in
participating.</span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">The
Tester’s role in this research will be to provide feedback about the features
that we have designed for the app. Those selected to participate will be asked
to meet with a researcher in person at the Sound Transit International
District/Chinatown Station. Testers will be asked to participate in one,
60-75 minute session on Monday, September 11, Tuesday, September 12, or
Wednesday, September 13. The survey linked at the bottom of this email includes
the testing timeframes available. </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">During the
session, Testers will be presented with a navigation app on a smartphone provided
by the Research Team and asked to complete a series of tasks while using it. As
part of the experience, the Tester and Research Team will travel from the
International District/Chinatown Station to the Westlake Station, where Testers
will be asked to complete additional navigation tasks. At both stations, we
will ask for their feedback about each feature tested, specifically what they
liked, didn’t like, how the app could be improved, etc.</span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Because
we are starting the session at one station and ending at a different station, Testers
will need to arrange transportation to and from the session accordingly. Testers
in need of assistance getting back to the International District/Chinatown Station
at the end of the session will have support from the Research Team as needed.</span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To be
eligible to participate, Testers must be over the age of 18 years old and must
use a smartphone. Evelyn Tichenor from GoodMaps will moderate the session,
which will be recorded for further review. Recordings will only be viewed by
the Research Team. </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">For
participating in this research, Testers will receive a $50 Visa gift card
and a transit day pass for travel. We are also asking that anyone who
participates in this first session also participate in a second follow-up
session later this year. Those who participate in the second session will
receive another $75 Visa gift card and another transit day pass.</span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(36,36,36)"> </span><span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">We
appreciate your support in getting the word out about this exciting
opportunity! Please feel free to share this email with anyone you think might
be interested. We’re asking those who are interested to complete this survey at
their earliest convenience: </span><span style="color:black"><a target="_blank" style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline"><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CT8VR6N</span></a></span><span style="color:black">.
Please note: we are looking for 25 people total and will select testers based
on availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Should
you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at </span><span style="color:black"><a style="color:blue;text-decoration-line:underline">KatyO@opendoorsnfp.org</a></span><span style="color:black"> or by
phone at 773-388-8839. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Thank
you for your consideration! </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Katy
O’Reilly</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Outreach
Coordinator for GoodMaps User Testing</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="color:black">Program Manager with Open Doors
Organization</span></i><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"></span></p>
<span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt"> </span>---</div><b>Katy O'Reilly</b><div>Program Manager</div><div>Open Doors Organization</div><div>p: 773-388-8839</div><div><a href="http://opendoorsnfp.org" target="_blank">opendoorsnfp.org<br></a></div></div></div></div>
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