Tag Archives: Studies

Participants Needed: Contrast’s impact on VI peoples’ perception of the environment

From the mailbag: To be eligible for this study, participants must: Have a Low-vision diagnosis. Be over age 18 Live in the U.S. My name is Lauren Ashley Hughes, and I am a Visiting Assistant Professor at Mississippi State and … Continue reading

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Participants Needed for study to improve access to visual programming tools for VI kids

I am glad someone is working on this:  b/vi kids need access to early programming education, too. From the mailbag: I am leading a long-term project at the University of North Texas to improve access to visual programming tools for … Continue reading

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Participants Needed: Study on experiences & preferences for image descriptions

From the mailbag: A team of researchers at the University of Texas is seeking individuals who are blind or have low vision to participants in a study focused on people’s experiences with image descriptions (captions, alt text, visual question answers, … Continue reading

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B/VI Participants needed for study on mental-health related outcomes

From the mailbag: Blind and low-vision participants needed for research to study mental health related outcomes in individuals with physical disabilities The University of Utah is currently conducting a study examining mental health-related outcomes in individuals with various physical disabilities. … Continue reading

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Study on VI use of Camera-based Assistive Technology

Hello!  I have been a poor blogger the past few weeks:  things here have been rather hectic and have involved a lot of camps/camping.  My apologies.  I’ll hopefully do better as things calm down with the start of the school … Continue reading

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Rural Safety & Resilience Study Seeks Participants

From the mailbag: The Rural, Safety, and Resilience Study Partnering with Women with Disabilities-Your Story Matters! Fellow federationists, I am recruiting volunteers for my dissertation research study. You qualify to participate if: *   You are at least 21 years old … Continue reading

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Quality of Life Study Seeks Participants

From the mailbag: Researchers at Old Dominion University are conducting a study examining the relationship between health-related behaviors and quality of life among individuals with visual impairments. To conduct this study we need the participation of adult aged-individuals (aged 18 … Continue reading

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A Study on the Lived Experiences of Employees with Visual Impairments

From the mailbag: Be part of an important research study… A Study on the Lived Experiences of Employees with Visual Impairments *         Do you have a visual impairment? *         Are you actively working? *         Have you experienced a negative attitude … Continue reading

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Study on Employment Experiences of B/VI Folks

From the mailbag: Invitation to Participate in Research on Employment Experiences of BVI Individuals Are you legally blind and age 18 or older?  Are you comfortable verbalizing your thoughts in English?  Have you at some point in the last five … Continue reading

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Air Travel Research Study

From the mailbag: My name is Bhoomika Bhagchandani and I am a doctoral student in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University working under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Kassing. I am conducting a research study … Continue reading

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