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Research Participation Request: Screen Readers and Braille Displays

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.

Research Title: Screen Readers and Braille Displays

Being conducted by: Texas A&M University-Commerce

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study is to explore the process of using screen 
reader software to complete computer-based tasks by experienced adult 
users who are blind.

A case study methodology will be employed to examine the user 
experience in context, in which participants will use their own 
technology to demonstrate typical tasks. This exploratory study seeks 
to answer the following research questions:

1. What preferences do participants exhibit in their use of screen 
reader software and refreshable braille displays?

a. When there is more than one way to accomplish a task (e.g. open a 
given software program using the Start Menu or a desktop shortcut), 
which option do they choose and why?

b. If they have access to a refreshable braille display, for which 
tasks do they use it? What are some examples of tasks for which they 
only use their screen reader software?

2. What preferences do participants have related to screen reader and 
refreshable braille display settings?

a. At what speed do participants prefer to listen to their screen 
reader? Does this change depending on the task at hand?

b. What braille settings are selected in the screen reader software 
menu, and how many braille cells do they have on their display?

3. What training opportunities and resources do screen reader users 
regularly access?

a. What types of training opportunities have participants received 
for screen reader and braille display instruction?

b. What resources are participants regularly accessing (e.g. online 
user groups, software Help Menu, vendor training resources, friends 
or colleagues)

c. What is an example of a recently learned new skill, setting, or 
option that they now use regularly?

Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

This study consists of two phases:

Phase One: Electronic screening survey, unlimited participants. 
Participants who agree to be in this phase of the study will answer a 
series of questions on a digital survey.

Phase Two: Individual case studies, 5-10 participants. Participants 
who agree to be in this phase of the study will be contacted to 
participate in a 60-90 minute long videoconference session on Zoom, 
where they will answer some interview questions and demonstrate use 
of screen reader software (including any braille display use).

Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, Participants chosen to participate in phase two of the study 
will receive a $25 gift card.

Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

Dr. Belinda Rudinger (Texas A&M University-Commerce) is conducting a 
research study to explore preferences and practices of adults using 
screen reader software and refreshable braille displays. To be 
eligible, you must be over 18 and a current screen reader user. This 
study consists of two parts:

1. An initial screening survey

2. A follow up case study consisting of an interview and observation 
of your computer use.

If interested, please activate the following survey link to get 
started: 
<https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxBii83apq0J2R>https://tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SxBii83apq0J2R 

Contact the following individual with any questions

Belinda Rudinger

940-595-0193

belinda.rudinger at tamuc.edu

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>From: "White, Jenivieve" <JWhite at nfb.org>
>To: "Andrews, Dave" <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
>Subject: Research Request for Distribution
>Thread-Topic: Research Request for Distribution
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>Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:10:58 +0000
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>Good morning, again Dave,
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>I have one more research request that needs to go out to the list.
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>Thank you!
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>Jenivieve White
>Program Specialist
>National Federation of the Blind
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