[nfbwatlk] UW scientist looking for subjects for study

[Sherman, Becky]

I am Becky Sherman and I did one of your studies and am interested in
doing this one also.  Thanks.


Rebecca Sherman, MA
Transition Specialist, DSB 

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Subject: [nfbwatlk] UW scientist looking for subjects for study

UW scientist looking for subjects for study 

Dr. Ione Fine at the University of Washington is looking for subjects
for a
study that examines the effects of blindness on the ability to process
tactile and auditory information. It is thought that because visual loss
increases the need to rely on other senses, the ability of blind people
to
process auditory and tactile information may be enhanced. We are
examining
how this happens in the brain. 

If you choose to participate you will be asked to participate in
behavioral
and/or MR experiments. For behavioral experiments we will ask you to
make
simple judgments about tactile and/or auditory stimuli.  You may be
asked to
participate in as many as five behavioral sessions (each session lasts
up to
1.5 hours, and each session will be carried out on a different day).
Participants will be paid $20/hour for behavioral sessions. Transport (a
car
service) will be provided and you will be compensated for travel time.

For MR experiments we will ask you to lie in an MR scanner while you
make
simple judgments about tactile and/or auditory stimuli. You may be asked
to
participate in as many as five MR imaging sessions (each session lasts
up to
2 hours, and each session will be carried out on a different day).
Participants will be paid $45/hour for imaging sessions. Transport (a
car
service) will be provided and you will be compensated for travel time.

Currently we are only recruiting subjects who became blind (using the
definition of having visual acuity of light perception or worse) before
the
age of three. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Dr. Ione
Fine
at the phone number or email address below. 

Eligibility: To participate you must be 18 years of age or older, should
be
blind due to damage to the eyes or optic nerve (not cortical
impairment).
Subjects participating in the MR experiments must have no history of
claustrophobia, and no metal objects in or on the body during the scan. 

Contact Information:     206-685-6157 ionefine at u.washington.edu 
(Please note: the confidentiality of information sent via e-mail cannot
be
ensured.)


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