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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2>Research Title: Exploring the Research Workflows of Blind and Low-Vision Researchers<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2>Purpose of the Study<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2>Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study <o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h2>Proposed Participant Compensation<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2>Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study <o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">How Do Blind And Low-Vision Researchers Conduct Research? We Want To Hear From You!
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To be eligible to participate, you must:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Be 18 years of age or older.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Identify as blind or have low vision.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- 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).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Participation involves completing an online survey (link:
<a href="https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWdFN0mkY7a5ink">https://illinois.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eWdFN0mkY7a5ink</a>) asking about your perspectives on and experiences with the research process. The online survey does not have compensation associated
with it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact
<a href="mailto:mkhan259@illinois.edu">mkhan259@illinois.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:jseo1005@illinois.edu">
jseo1005@illinois.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thank you for your time and interest!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">IRB Project: IRB25-0696<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Contact the following individual with any questions
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Omar Khan<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">224-423-8717<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:mkhan259@illinois.edu">mkhan259@illinois.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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