[Nfbnet-members-list] Research Participation Request: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of Employment Barriers, Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age Americans with Legal Blindness

[David Andrews]

Research Participation Request: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of 
Employment Barriers, Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age 
Americans with Legal Blindness



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: Workforce Engagement: A Survey of Employment 
Barriers, Motivators, and Outcomes of Working Age Americans with 
Legal Blindness

Being conducted by: The Envision Research Institute


Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this research is to identify key barriers and enablers 
to labor force participation   for working age adults with legal 
blindness. We hope to learn from participants how they perceive the 
significance of various deterrents and motivators for pursuing 
employment while having vision loss.





Role of the Participants and Anticipated Length of the Study

Participants will complete a survey questionnaire either 
independently or with assistance.

Those choosing the independent option will receive step-by-step 
instruction to visit an online survey form and respond to 
objective-type questions on disability/accessibility, 
education/employment background, and perspective on workforce participation.

Those opting for assistance will virtually meet a member of the 
research team and verbally respond to the same survey questions.

Estimated time to complete the survey is 30 minutes. However actual 
time spent may depend on individual circumstances.

Call for Research Volunteers

1.        Are you an adult under 65 years of age?

2.        Do you have a vision impairment that qualifies as legal blindness?

3.        Do you presently reside in the U.S?

If you answered YES to these 3 questions, we invite you to 
participate in research on employment-related decisions and outcomes 
of Americans with vision loss.

We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers affiliated with the 
Envision Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 
that is investigating how to enhance the labor force participation of 
working-age, legally blind Americans. Over 56% working-age Americans 
living with vision loss are out of the labor force. However, why so 
many of them choose not to participate in the labor force is still a 
conundrum. To address this knowledge gap, we are conducting a 
nationwide survey of working-age, legally blind adults about the 
deterrence, motivations, and outcomes of labor force participation. 
Findings of the survey will guide the development of research 
strategies, best practices, and programs to make the labor market 
more attractive and inclusive of Americans with vision loss.

What does participation involve?

Complete an online questionnaire (containing a series of 
objective-type questions) independently or with assistance. Those 
opting to complete independently will receive step-by-step 
instructions. Those opting for assistance will be interviewed by a 
member of the research team.

How much time is needed to complete the survey?

Between 30 to 45 minutes. Actual time spent may vary depending on 
individual circumstances.

What are the risks and benefits?

There is no major risk or direct benefit for participating in the 
survey. Participant feedback will contribute towards enhanced labor 
force participation of working age adults with vision loss. Anyone 
completing the survey will have the option to enter their name into a 
raffle drawing to win prizes.

I'm interested. What should I do?

Tell us a bit about yourself and how to contact you by visiting the below link:

<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX


Proposed Participant Compensation

Yes, Names of participants who complete the survey will be entered 
into a raffle drawing. Prizes include a $100 first prize, five $50 
second prizes, and twenty-five $10 third prizes.


Link or Instructions for Participants to Enter the Study

<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/59PQ6CX


Contact the following individual with any questions

Rakesh Babu

3164401519

rakesh.babu at envisionus.com


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