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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <br>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.<br><b><span style='font-weight:bold'> <br>Do you work in data all day? Do you dream of spreadsheets and hold a special place in your heart for Excel?</span></b> Then the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) needs your analytical mind at the NFB National Convention!<br>The value of data analytics and related concepts has increased within the accounting profession. Future CPAs need to evolve their skillsets, including visually-impaired professionals who may have unique needs when performing data-related tasks.<br>To better understand the impact this may have on the future of the Uniform CPA Examination®, we will conduct a study that requires a select group of NFB members who work in financial-related or data-heavy fields. Through interviews to be held during the NFB Convention, we hope to identify the unique needs of those who work with data. The information we collect will determine the best approach for future assessments of data manipulation and the analysis of large data sets.<br>If you'd like to share your insights, register by clicking the link below. Any views shared will be anonymous, and not attributed to any individual. *<br>Participation requires only an hour of your time July 5<sup>th</sup> through July 7<sup>th</sup> and you will receive a $50 thank you gift card! Participant must be 21 years of age or older. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdv0CkbZMoXYlHzf0alQWkqrA_7RSQVjqvWqYbFbtpZGxaqCA/viewform?usp=sf_link">Click here to sign-up by June 29th!</a><br><a name="_Hlk517094331"></a>(response form works best with JAWS in Chrome or Firefox)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>*Please note that audio recordings will be made of the interviews, and will be used for the purposes of the research only. They will not be shared outside of the research team. By agreeing to take part in the interview, you are agreeing to the audio recording being made. Any views shared will be anonymous, and not attributable to any individual. Your reply will be treated in the strictest confidence by AICPA according to the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. <br> <br>Lou Ann Blake, J.D.<br>Deputy Executive Director, Jernigan Institute<br>200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>(410) 659-9314, extension 2221| <a href="mailto:lblake@nfb.org">lblake@nfb.org</a> <br> <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></font></p></div></body></html>