[access-uk] Re: Call for Participants : A study of Sighted and Visually impaired people performing joint web searches
- From: Shaun O'Connor <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:55:58 +0100
only guessing but the makers of jaws are probably funding the project.(
but they would call it sponsorship to give a veneer of impartiality);
yup cynical me at it again*smiles*
On 18/08/2014 21:08, Robin wrote:
> Why JAWS screen-reader users only!!
>
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> *From:* access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] *On
> Behalf Of *Dena Althani
> *Sent:* Monday, August 18, 2014 8:38 PM
> *To:* access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Subject:* [access-uk] Call for Participants : A study of Sighted and
> Visually impaired people performing joint web searches
>
> Dear all,
>
> We invite you to participate in our study of Sighted and Visually
> impaired people performing joint web searches. Our study aims to
> identify the challenges faced when visually impaired and sighted users
> search the web together for some joint purpose. Ultimately we aim to
> understand better how to design technology to support team-based web
> searches and to contribute towards the integration of visually
> impaired people in the workplace. We would be grateful if you can take
> part in this study, which consist of one session of three to four
> hours long, all participants will be paid at the rate of 7 pounds per
> hour, and all travel costs will be covered.
>
> Skills required:
>
> We are seeking JAWS screen-reader users, with experience in using
> Internet Explorer, Google (or any commonly used windows-based web
> browser).
>
> Bring a friend:
>
> Because the study is about joint searching, if you have a friend or
> family member who is familiar with searching the web and is generally
> comfortable with technology, you could bring them along as your
> partner in the joint session, they will be paid at the same rate as
> yourself.
>
> The setting:
>
> The visually impaired participant will be using a PC keyboard, JAWS
> screen reader on Windows 7 and Internet Explorer version 11. The
> sighted participant will be using a Windows 8 laptop with Internet
> Explorer.
>
> Location:
>
> The sessions usually take place at Queen Mary, University of London,
> which is just East of the City, but we are happy to travel to your
> home or workplace if it is in the Greater London area.
>
> Thank you very much for your assistance to perform this study. If this
> is of interest to you, please reply, saying where you would prefer to
> perform the study, some dates you are available,and whether you wish
> to provide your own partner. Please email dena.althani@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> <mailto:dena.althani@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Dena Al-Thani
> PhD Student
> Cognitive Science Research Group
> Queen Mary University of London
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