[Pibe-division] Research study

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I heard that they refuse to make their online books and activities
accessible to students who use screen readers.  If this is true, they
shouldn't ask us for any support.

On 9/4/15, Carlton Anne Cook Walker via Pibe-division
<pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> *Pearson is looking for Teachers of the Visually Impaired to participate in
> a study!*
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> The study is looking at the accessibility and usability of a digital math
> equation editor that Pearson is designing.  If you are a certified teacher
> of the visually impaired:
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>    - who is competent in Nemeth Code
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>    - who is certified to teach Algebra I or above, Chemistry, or Physics
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>    - or you are not certified in these courses, but you support students
>    who take these courses
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> ... then please consider participating in this important work.  The
> honorarium for about 75 minutes of your time will be a $150 Visa gift card.
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> *The details are as follows:*
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> *When:* Study sessions will take place between Monday, September 14th and
> Friday, September 18th, 2015.
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> *Where:*  From the comfort of your own home.  *Please note:* *you will need
> access to a computer with an internet connection as well as a phone to
> communicate with the researcher during the study session.* *Headsets or
> speaker functions on the phone would be ideal.*
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> *Why:*  Feedback from individuals who are actively instructing students
> with visual impairments is critical to the study.
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> *How:*  If you are chosen to participate you will be contacted via email to
> schedule your study session.
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> To be considered for participation, please complete the survey located at
> the following link:
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> https://co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6M4KktO2ZWxr54h
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> If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. You can contact
> Rusty Brandt at (480) 457-7429 or via email (russell.brandt at pearson.com).
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> Attorney at Law
> Teacher of Students with Blindness/Visual Impairment
> 105 Creamery Road
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