[NFBWV-Talk] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision adults needed for research study on textured surfaces for orientation and mobility

Sun Apr 12 14:45:40 UTC 2020

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From: Blake, Lou Ann via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org
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Date: Sun, Apr 12, 2020 at 1:15 AM
Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision adults needed for
research study on textured surfaces for orientation and mobility
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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.

*Summary *

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University invite you to participate in a
survey  as part of research on supporting navigation and orientation by people
with vision impairments. For this study, participants will be asked to
complete a 30- minute survey about their navigation experiences. To be
eligible to participate, you must be blind or visually impaired, at least
18 years old, a US resident, and navigate to somewhere new at least once
per month.  Participants who complete the survey will be compensated $10.
Participation is completely voluntary.

More information about the survey, and the survey itself, can be found at
this link:

*https://cmu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VF2uspshol3p4h?fbclid=IwAR3yK2LZs_EOCbYf0rKpGjEBLuHGoqbweDxuS55BChHx46HekJO_pu_n6ao
<https://cmu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4VF2uspshol3p4h?fbclid=IwAR3yK2LZs_EOCbYf0rKpGjEBLuHGoqbweDxuS55BChHx46HekJO_pu_n6ao>*

*Risks*

The risks and discomfort associated with participation in this study are no
greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during other
online activities.

*Benefits*

There may be no personal benefit from your participation in the study, but
the knowledge received may be of value to humanity. The knowledge received
from this study could help researchers better understand how to design
interactive tactile ground surface indicators.

*Compensation & Costs*

You will receive $10 for your successful completion of the survey for this
study. The payment will be made available as an Amazon gift card that can
be redeemed.

There will be no cost to you if you participate in this study.

*Right to Ask Questions & Contact Information*

If you have any questions about this study, you should feel free to ask
them by contacting the Principal Investigator now at Patrick Carrington,
Assistant Professor, Human-Computer Interaction Institute, 407 S. Craig
Street, Room 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/407+S.+Craig+Street,+Room+201,+Pittsburgh,+PA+15213?entry=gmail&source=g>,
Phone: (412) 268-6541, Email: pcarrington at cmu.edu. If you have questions
later, desire additional information, or wish to withdraw your
participation please contact the Principal Investigator by mail, phone or
e-mail in accordance with the contact information listed above.

Lou Ann Blake, J.D.

Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+East+Wells+Street,+Baltimore,+MD+21230?entry=gmail&source=g>

(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org

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