uodsp: Research Participation Request: Exploring the Research Workflows of Blind and Low-Vision Researchers

[Heidi von Ravensberg]

The below research participant solicitation is being provided for informational purposes only. The UODSP listserv has no involvement in this research, but I believe that it may contribute to one or more UO Disability Studies related research missions.


Research Title: Exploring the Research Workflows of Blind and Low-Vision Researchers

Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Purpose of the Study

Our goal is to identify the aspect(s) of research that may be particularly challenging, to offer community-driven solutions that enhance the accessibility and usability of research workflows, all with and for blind and low-vision researchers. Community perspectives will help inform the future of inclusive research practices and tool design, and iterate towards a community of practice that is cognizant and accepting of all workflows and paths towards scientific contribution.

Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants will complete an online survey hosted on Qualtrics about their use of research tools. The survey will explore their current usage patterns, accessibility challenges they face, and strategies they employ when using research tools in their academic or industry work. Survey completion will take 15 to 20 minutes.

Proposed Participant Compensation

No compensation will be given for the online survey hosted on Qualtrics about their use of research tools. The survey should take between 15 and 20 minutes to complete. This is a voluntary research study, and you are free to end the survey at any time. All responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential.

At the end of the survey, you will be given the option to participate in an optional, paid follow-up interview ($30 Amazon e-gift card should you complete the entire interview) with a member of the research team.

Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

How Do Blind And Low-Vision Researchers Conduct Research? We Want To Hear From You!

We are a team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) who are interested in learning more about how blind and low-vision (BLV) researchers conduct research. More specifically, we would like to learn more about how the BLV research community carries out each stage of the research process, from start to finish. We're interested in the tools and strategies you might use to carry out your research, and what obstacles, if any, prevent you from effortlessly

Our goal is to identify the aspect(s) of research that may be particularly challenging, to offer community-driven solutions that enhance the accessibility and usability of research workflows. Your invaluable perspective will help inform the future of inclusive research practices and tool design.

To be eligible to participate, you must:

- Be 18 years of age or older.

- Identify as blind or have low vision.

- Be actively engaged in research or have engaged in research in any academic discipline (e.g., graduate student, post-doctoral fellow, faculty member, or independent researcher).

Participation involves completing an online survey (link: https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWdFN0mkY7a5ink) asking about your perspectives on and experiences with the research process. The online survey does not have compensation associated with it.

At the end of the survey, you will be given the option to participate in an optional, paid follow-up interview ($30 Amazon e-gift card should you complete the entire interview) with a member of the research team. The survey should take between 15 and 20 minutes to complete. This is a voluntary research study, and you are free to end the survey at any time. All responses are anonymous and will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact mkhan259 at illinois.edu<mailto:mkhan259 at illinois.edu>  or jseo1005 at illinois.edu<mailto:jseo1005 at illinois.edu>.

Thank you for your time and interest!

IRB Project: IRB25-0696

Contact the following individual with any questions
Omar Khan
224-423-8717
mkhan259 at illinois.edu<mailto:mkhan259 at illinois.edu>



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