[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: User Experience Research: Accessible Physical Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision People

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: User Experience 
Research: Accessible Physical Activity Management 
App for Blind and Low-Vision People



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: User Experience Research: 
Accessible Physical Activity Management App for Blind and Low-Vision People



Being conducted by: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign


Purpose of the Study

The Accessible Healthcare Lab at the University 
of Illinois has developed an accessible physical 
activity management mobile app to promote 
physical activity among blind people. This app 
allows users to “see” physical activity data 
collected from an Apple Watch and iPhone in a 
more simplified and intuitive way compared to the 
existing Apple Health and Fitness apps. Users can 
receive voice updates on their heart rate, 
walking speed, and exercise duration during their 
workouts. Additionally, the app can send 
reminders through the Apple Watch to prompt users 
to exercise at scheduled times. Users can also 
engage in conversations with the app to resolve 
any questions about their health and physical 
activity data. Furthermore, the app helps users 
identify the recommended physical activity goals. 
We are looking to recruit six blind and 
low-vision participants who can use this beta 
version of the app for one week and provide 
detailed feedback and suggestions for improving its features.


Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants in the study will meet with the 
research team via Zoom a total of two times and 
will use the app for 7 days to achieve goals such 
as walking 10,000 steps per day or exercising for 
at least 150 minutes per week. During the first 
meeting, you will install the newly developed app 
on your iPhone and receive a tutorial on how to 
use it. On the seventh day, you will have a 
second meeting with the research team, where you 
will participate in a one-hour interview to 
discuss your progress in achieving your exercise 
goals and share your user experience.


Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, $100 Amazon eGift card.


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

Please contact UIUC's Accessible Healthcare Lab 
to express your interest of ask any questions. 
Email: a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu


Contact the following individual with any questions

Soyoung Choi

2174024128

a11yhealthlab at illinois.edu




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