[Nfbv-announce] Fwd: NLS needs your help recruiting focus group participants

[Corbb O'Connor]

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> From: Emmie McMackin <emcmackin at reingold.com>
> Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013 10:06 AM
> Subject: NLS needs your help recruiting focus group participants
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> The Library of Congress/NLS team is recruiting participants for a focus group taking place here at Reingold the evening of  Jan. 7. We are looking for people who are blind or have low vision, or who have a physical disability that limits their ability to read (i.e., they have difficulty holding a book or turning the pages), especially Veterans, seniors, and students. We are also interested in hearing from caregivers of this population. If you know anyone who might be interested, please pass on the attached flier. I have also included some language to use in your email below. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you in advance!
> 
> Best,
> Emmie
> The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, is conducting market research to inform a strategic public outreach and education campaign so that all may read. The campaign will help more people take advantage of the library’s resources and services.
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> I am writing to request your help in identifying and contacting participants for a focus group Tuesday, January 7, in Alexandria, Va. We need to identify NLS users and nonusers who are willing to provide their opinions on how people who are blind and physically disabled can best learn about the Braille and talking-book program.
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> I have attached a flier with details on the focus group logistics and eligible participants. Please print and display this flier, or forward it to anyone you know who might like to participate.
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> NLS is working with Reingold, a strategic communications firm, to facilitate the focus group. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please contact Emmie McMackin at 571.451.0997 or focusgroup at reingold.com.
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> Thank you for your support of this important endeavor! 
>