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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">CALL FOR RESEARCH VOLUNTEERS</span></p>
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<b>Are you an adult under 65 years of age?</b></li><li style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(36,36,36);direction:ltr;text-indent:0px;margin:0px">
<b>Do you have a vision impairment that qualifies as legal blindness?</b></li><li style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(36,36,36);direction:ltr;text-indent:0px;margin:0px">
<b>Do you presently reside in the U.S?</b></li></ul>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>If you answered YES to these 3 questions, we invite you to participate in a research on employment-related decisions and outcomes of Americans with vision loss.</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers affiliated with the Envision Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee that is investigating how to enhance the labor force participation of working-age,
legally blind Americans. Over 56% working age Americans living with vision loss are out of the labor force. However, why so many of them choose not to participate in the labor force is still a conundrum. To address this knowledge gap, we are conducting a nation-wide
survey of working age, legally blind adults about the deterrence, motivations, and outcomes of labor force participation. Findings of the survey will guide the development of research strategies, best practices and programs to make the labor market more attractive
and inclusive of Americans with vision loss.</span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>What does participation involve?</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Complete an online questionnaire (containing a series of objective-type questions) independently or with assistance. Those opting to complete independently will receive step-by-step instructions. Those opting for assistance
will be interviewed by a member of the research team.</span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>How much time is needed to complete the survey?</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"> Between 30 to 45 minutes. Actual time spent may vary depending on individual circumstances.</span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>What are the risks and benefits?</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">There is no major risk or direct benefit for participating in the survey. Participant feedback will contribute towards enhanced labor force participation of working age adults with vision loss. Anyone completing the survey
will have the option to enter their name into a raffle drawing to win prizes. </span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>I’m interested. What should I do?</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><b>Tell us a bit about yourself and how to contact you by visiting the below link:</b></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)"><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX" id="m_4926934965485840573OWA7e643a14-d278-565c-42c3-3381951bfc97" title="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX</a></span></p>
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<span style="color:rgb(36,36,36)">Thanks for your assistance.</span></p>
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