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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><div><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'>Research project <span style='color:black'>is looking for 8-10 participants. This is a paid opportunity and the researchers are willing to meet with people out in the community or provide a travel stipend for people to come to campus. Unfortunately, the research team is in a bit of a time crunch and is hoping to schedule sessions with participants </span>as soon as possible<span style='color:black'>. </span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>I have attached a text-only Word document with the participation details and have also included information about the project below that, if you are comfortable doing so, you could share with others. If you have any questions, I am always available and I know that the researchers, Sabrina and Carlos, would be thrilled to tell you more about the project. Their contact information is at the end of the project details.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>Project details below:</span><o:p></o:p></p><div id="x_x_mail-editor-reference-message-container"><div id="x_x_mail-editor-reference-message-container"><h1 style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#174E86;font-weight:normal'>Opportunity to support research around 3D digital models</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>We are recruiting participants for a research study on how people who are blind or have low vision explore and understand 3D digital models through touch. The study is testing a tactile interface that presents cross-sections of 3D models on a dynamic tactile display. If you were at the most recent NFBW convention, you probably had a chance to experience this dynamic tactile display first-hand.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>During the research session, participants will explore physical objects and digital models using the tactile display and describe what they feel and how they interpret the structure. This research will help in the design of more accessible 3D modeling tools.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:18.4pt'><span style='font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#174E86;font-weight:normal'>Details</span><o:p></o:p></h2><h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;line-height:16.1pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#185ABD;font-weight:normal'>Eligibility: We are seeking individuals who:</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=xmsonormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Are blind or have low vision</span><o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;align-self:start'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Are 18 years or older</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;align-self:start'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Are comfortable interpreting tactile graphics</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;align-self:start'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Are comfortable speaking their thoughts aloud during tasks</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;align-self:start'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Live in or able to travel to the Greater Seattle Metro area</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>No prior experience with 3D modeling or computer-aided design is required.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Participants will complete a <b>short screening questionnaire</b> before scheduling.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#185ABD;font-weight:normal'>Location: </span><o:p></o:p></h3><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Sessions will be held in person at the University of Washington campus in Seattle or at a mutually convenient community-based location within the Seattle area</span><span style='color:black'>.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#185ABD;font-weight:normal'>Session Duration:</span><o:p></o:p></h3><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>60\u201390 minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#185ABD;font-weight:normal'>Compensation:</span><o:p></o:p></h3><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.95pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Participants will receive <b>$40 per hour</b> for their time. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.95pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Compensation will be provided as an <b>Amazon or Visa gift card</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:12.95pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:black'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'>Travel reimbursement of <b>up to $30 </b>may be available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-top:2.0pt'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#185ABD;font-weight:normal'>Interested in Participating?</span><o:p></o:p></h2><p class=xelementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Contact: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#467886'><a href="mailto:Smb6076@rit.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20interest" title="mailto:Smb6076@rit.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20interest"><span style='color:#467886'>Email Sabrina Boyle</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#467886'><a href="mailto:ctejada@cs.washington.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20interest" title="mailto:ctejada@cs.washington.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20interest"><span style='color:#467886'>Email Carlos Tejada </span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xelementtoproof style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>Call Carlos at 347-749-6367</span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'>End of details</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-size:16.0pt;color:black'>Best, </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><div id="x_Signature"><p class=xelementtoproof style='background:white'><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#351C75;background:white'>Kathleen Q. 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I believe they are hoping for 10 total participants.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>Best,</span><o:p></o:p></p><div id="x_x_ms-outlook-mobile-body-separator-line"><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div id="x_x_ms-outlook-mobile-signature"><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#763E9B'>Kathleen Q. Voss</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager | CREATE</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences</span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><b><i><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>University of Washington </span></i></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>(206) <span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor><span style='background:white'>543-3170 | </span></span><a href="mailto:kqvoss@cs.washington.edu">kqvoss@cs.washington.edu</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div id="x_x_mail-editor-reference-message-container"><div id="x_x_mail-editor-reference-message-container"><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="98%" align=center></div><div id="x_x_divRplyFwdMsg"><p class=xmsonormal><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Colin Wong <<a href="mailto:s.colin.wong@gmail.com">s.colin.wong@gmail.com</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:53 PM<br><b>To:</b> Kathleen Quin Voss <<a href="mailto:kqvoss@cs.washington.edu">kqvoss@cs.washington.edu</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: Seattle-based project request</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=xmsonormal>Hi Kathleen,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal>I will share this with our members. How many participants are you guys hoping to get? Thanks.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor>Warm regards,</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor>Colin Wong, M.A., NOMC</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor>Phone : (480)886-4445</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor>Email: <a href="mailto:s.colin.wong@gmail.com">s.colin.wong@gmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal> <o:p></o:p></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>On Mar 20, 2026, at 3:40<span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>\u202f</span>PM, Kathleen Quin Voss <<a href="mailto:kqvoss@cs.washington.edu">kqvoss@cs.washington.edu</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif'>\ufeff</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='color:black'>Hi Colin, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><span style='color:black'>My name is Kathleen Voss and I am the the Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager for the Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences at the University of Washington, known most by our acronym, CREATE. I believe that we met briefly at the 2025 NFBW convention when you stopped by our table in the exhibit hall. Your name came up again in a recent conversation I had with Chris Higley.</span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>I'm reaching out because CREATE has a research team investigating the use of dynamic tactile displays to explore 3D digital models and are looking for folks to help test it out. This is a paid opportunity. The researchers recently demonstrated the project at our exhibit table at the NFBW convention in SeaTac a few weeks ago. People really had fun exploring the models. The project does require in-person participation so we are hoping to reach people in the greater Seattle area. Chris mentioned that you are the chapter president of the Greater Seattle Chapter and might be able to help us get the word out to local members.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>I've attached an information sheet about the project to this email. I've included information about the project below that, if you are comfortable doing so, you could share with others. If you have any questions, I am always available and I know that the researcher, Carlos would be thrilled to tell you more about the project. His contact information is at the end of the project details.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>Project details below:</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><h1 style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:23.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>Opportunity to support research around 3D digital models</span><o:p></o:p></h1><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>We are recruiting participants for a research study on how people who are blind or have low vision explore and understand 3D digital models through touch. The study is testing a tactile interface that presents cross-sections of 3D models on a dynamic tactile display. If you were at the recent NFBW convention, you probably had a chance to experience this dynamic tactile display first-hand.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>During the research session, participants will explore physical objects and digital models using the tactile display and describe what they feel and how they interpret the structure. This research will help in the design of more accessible 3D modeling tools.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:18.4pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>Details</span><o:p></o:p></h2><h3 style='margin-bottom:4.0pt;line-height:16.1pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0F4761'>Eligibility</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0F4761;font-weight:normal'>: We are seeking individuals who:</span><o:p></o:p></h3><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=xmsonormal style='color:#242424;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Are blind or have low vision<o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:#242424;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Are 18 years or older<o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:#242424;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Are comfortable interpreting tactile graphics<o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:#242424;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Are comfortable speaking their thoughts aloud during tasks<o:p></o:p></li><li class=xmsonormal style='color:#242424;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white'>Live in or able to travel to the Greater Seattle Metro area<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>No prior experience with 3D modeling or computer-aided design is required.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>Participants will complete a <b>short screening questionnaire</b> before scheduling.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0F4761'>Location:</span><span style='color:#242424'> Sessions will be held in person at the University of Washington campus in Seattle or at a mutually convenient community-based location within the Seattle area.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0F4761'>Session Duration:</span><span style='color:#242424'> 60\u201390 minutes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#0F4761'>Compensation:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#242424'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#242424'> </span><span style='color:#242424'>Participants will receive <b>$40 per hour</b> for their time. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#242424'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#242424'> </span><span style='color:#242424'>Compensation will be provided as an <b>Amazon or Visa gift card</b>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:Symbol;color:#242424'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#242424'> </span><span style='color:#242424'>Travel reimbursement of <b>up to $30 </b>may be available.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>Interested in Participating?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>Contact: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>Carlos Tejada </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#467886'><a href="mailto:ctejada@cs.washington.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20opportunity" title="mailto:ctejada@cs.washington.edu?subject=CAD%20project%20opportunity"><span style='color:#467886'>ctejada@cs.washington.edu</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:13.8pt;background:white'><span style='color:#242424'>(347) 749-6367</span><o:p></o:p></p><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt'><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div id="x_x_Signature"><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'>Best, </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=xmsonormal><span style='color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='background:white'><span class=xspanwithbackgroundcolor><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#351C75;background:white'>Kathleen Q. 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