[nfbwatlk] Sound Transit Talking Signs Test Survey Opportunity

[Nightingale, Noel]

If you are interested in helping Sound Transit test Talking Signs, read on. 

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From: doitsem-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:doitsem-bounces at mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sheryl Burgstahler
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 2:15 PM
To: doitsem
Subject: [Doitsem] Test Survey Opportunity (fwd)



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Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:23:39 EST
From: Ktdid39r at aol.com
To: sherylb at u.washington.edu
Subject: Test Survey Opportunity

Dear Dr. B.,

I am currently a MSW co-hort in the Extended Degree Program.  Recently  I was contacted to participate in a Test Survey that Sound Transit is doing regarding "Talking Signs" technology.  They are still looking for qualified participants.  It involves a pre-survey, an appointment which would  introduce the technology and take participants through a tour of the system and  give them a chance to "test" the system.  Then  the participants are  given the Infrared Talking sign Scanner to take and use on their own for 4-6  weeks and give feedback to the program analysts.

This is being sponsored by the US DOT and to my knowledge, Seattle is one  of the first on the west coast to try it.  The transit stations currently equipped with the technology are limited, but hopes are that there will be additional funding after the pilot analysis.

Perhaps some of your DO IT web-users, Secondary Educators or other network collaborators could pass the word that there is still room for participation in
  this ground-breaking pilot test.  If you would like to pass this info on to your constituents the info is as follows:

WHAT:  TALKING TRANSIT SIGNS PILOT STUDY
WHO:  SOUND TRANSIT
CONTACT:  ELLA CAMPBELL (206) 398-5039
                     _ella.campbell at soundtransit.org_
(mailto:ella.campbell at soundtransit.org)
TIME:  ASAP Pilot Test Survey has a fast approaching deadline

Thank you for all you are doing to support, educate and create greater access for persons with disabilities in the world of education and the world of work.



Katy Lynch
MSW - EDP\
206.242.6644

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