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<p>Hello,</p>
<p>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? <br>
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<p>Have a sunny weekend everyone! <br>
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<td>[NFBWA-Students] Research Participation Request:
Evaluating Interaction Techniques for Enabling BLV users
Access to Virtual Reality</td>
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<td>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:21:44 -0500</td>
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<td>David Andrews via NFBWA-Students
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<td>NFB of Washington Student List
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<td><a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org">nfbwatlk@nfbnet.org</a>, <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:nfb-or@nfbnet.org">nfb-or@nfbnet.org</a>,
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<td>David Andrews <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:dandrews920@comcast.net"><dandrews920@comcast.net></a></td>
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<h2><b>Research Participation Request: Evaluating Interaction
Techniques
for Enabling BLV users Access to Virtual Reality</b></h2>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Research Title: Evaluating Interaction Techniques for
Enabling BLV
users Access to Virtual Reality</b></h2>
Being conducted by: University of
Washington<br>
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<h2><b>Purpose of the Study</b></h2>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the
Study
</b></h2>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Proposed Participant Compensation</b></h2>
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.<br>
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<h2><b>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study
</b></h2>
For questions or to express interest in participating, please
contact Melanie Kneitmix at
<a href="mailto:mekne@cs.washington.edu" moz-do-not-send="true" class="moz-txt-link-freetext">mekne@cs.washington.edu</a>.<br>
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<h2><b>Contact the following individual with any questions
</b></h2>
Melanie Kneitmix<br>
<br>
1-630-715-2998<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:mekne@cs.washington.edu">mekne@cs.washington.edu</a><br>
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