Accessible Learning Resources Study: Questionnaire to Determine Eligibility

Researchers at Northwestern University are recruiting participants in the Boston area for a paid research study.

The purpose of this study is to understand how people who are blind or low vision learn to use new software-based tools. This may include, but is not limited to, learning to use document preparation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office and Google Docs), communication software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack), and more. We want to know about the learning materials (e.g., audio/video tutorials, written guides, online/in-person courses) or strategies you use for learning software-based tools. 
 
Eligibility Criteria
You must be blind or low vision, be age 18 or older, speak English, be familiar with using macOS and VoiceOver screen reader, and live in or near Boston, Massachusetts. You will also need to fill out the questionnaire below. 
 
Information About the Research Study
Based on the questionnaire responses. selected eligible individuals will be invited to participate in an audio and screen-recorded study. The study will take place in-person at one of these following locations: (i) Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA or (ii) a research lab at the Northeastern University campus in Boston, MA. We will ask you questions about your current practices for learning to use software tools. We will also ask you to participate in a series of activities on a computer where you will use some learning materials (e.g., tutorials or user guides) to become familiar with new software-based tasks. This technology testing session will last no longer than 120 minutes and take place in either April or May. All invited participants who attend and complete the technology testing session will each receive $100 cash at the end of their session.

Please reach out to the lead researcher Abir Saha (he/him) by emailing abir@u.northwestern.edu or calling/texting 312-620-8050 if you have any questions.

If you want to talk with someone who is not part of the study team regarding this study, your rights as a research subject, or to report problems or complaints about the study, please contact Northwestern's Institutional Review Board (IRB) at 312-503-9338 or irb@northwestern.edu.

Information About this Eligibility Questionnaire
Upon completing this questionnaire, if you qualify for the study and we have space for more participants, a researcher will email or call you with more information about the study. 
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Email *
Please provide an email address that we can use to contact you. *
Are you blind or have low vision?
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Please specify your preferred location for attending the study session. Participation in this study will require you to arrange travel to one of these locations.
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Which operating system do you primarily use on your computer? Select all that apply.
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Please indicate your experience level with using the VoiceOver screen reader on a MacOS computer, such as MacBook, Mac Mini, Mac Studio, or iMac. (NOTE: this question is not about VoiceOver for iPhone or iPad)
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In 1-2 sentences, please describe what kind of tasks or activities you have performed on a MacOS computer using VoiceOver. *
Please indicate your experience with using computers for preparing documents, spreadsheets, or slides.
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Please indicate your experience with using computers for editing, mixing, or mastering audio content.
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Please indicate your experience with using computers for recording video content and putting them on social media or video sharing platforms.
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Contact Information
What is your name? *
What is a good phone number that we can use to contact you? *
What city and state do you live in? *
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