[Nfbnet-members-list] Blind and low-vision participants attending the 2019 NFB national convention needed for research on experiences using rideshare services

[Blake, Lou Ann]

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.

Cruise wants to make sure our customers and members of the public always have a safe, smooth, and enjoyable experience when they interact with us, whether that’s through our app, in our autonomous vehicles, or just out on the street. Right now, we’re especially interested in the experiences of people who are blind or low-vision when they use existing rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft, and we're working closely with the National Federation of the Blind to learn more.  The next phase of our research initiative will include a group session or 1:1 interviews. We will compensate you a $150 Tango* gift card as a thank you for your time. The study is going to be up to 90 minutes.

If you might be interested in taking part in our research, please fill out this short survey.  In the survey, we will ask for your email address (so we can get in touch with you), your zip code, and a few questions about your rideshare use habits.  This information will improve our research by helping us identify a good range of rideshare users.  You should know that the confidentiality and security of all information collected as part of this study will be maintained using our standard information security procedures. We'll get back in touch with you in the next week to let you know if you're selected to participate in the study.

Click Here To Sign Up!<https://forms.gle/DVjWkWqXtotqAybZ7>

* You’ll receive a gift card by email from Tango, our incentives distributor, as a token of our appreciation. Their online catalog includes gift cards from VISA and a variety of retailers in fashion, housewares, sporting goods, books and more. Gift card options can be viewed  here<https://www.tangocard.com/the-rewards-catalog/>.

DETAILS OF THE STUDY
●       Dates:
Thursday, July 11th 2019 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Friday, July 12th 2019 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm

●       Place:
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino




Lou Ann Blake, J.D.
Deputy Executive Director, Blindness Initiatives
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
(410) 659-9314, extension 2221 | lblake at nfb.org<mailto:lblake at nfb.org>


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