[Nfbv-announce] Participants needed for research on mobile map exploration

[Sarah Patnaude]

>> 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.
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>> Map Exploration Study
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>> Study Description
>> Virginia Commonwealth University is conducting a study on map exploration for people who are blind/visually impaired.
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>> For this study you will explore indoor/outdoor maps on a iPad/Tablet using different methods to explore them. The experiment is conducted over two days with one day devoted to audio feedback methods and the other to tactile feedback methods. Each day takes about 4 hours to complete. Each participant will be payed $90 for completing the study and up to $30 for travel each day.  The two days DO NOT have to be back to back.
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>> Participant Eligibility
>> ·         At least 18 years old
>> ·         Must be blind or visually impaired
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>> Contact
>> David Parker
>> Email: parkerds at vcu.edu
>> Phone: (804)366-9259
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>> Title
>> Assessment of an Auditory Tour Guide of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for Individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired
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>> Study ID
>> HM14868
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>> Investigator
>> Dianne Pawluk
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>> Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
>> Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives
>> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
>> (410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org
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