Blind Users Innovating and Leading Design (BUILD) study opportunity
The National Federation of the Blind is searching for blind and low vision users of screen reader technology to participate in 2-3 hours of remote user testing of the accessibility of computer-generated speech. Participants will be guided through an online exercise using a screen reader via the Zoom meeting platform. A $100.00 honorarium will be provided as compensation.
If you meet the following criteria and are interested in participating, please complete the survey:
- You are over the age of 18 and are blind or low vision
- You use screen reader technology
- You have access to a computer with internet access, a camera, microphone, and headphones
- Your computer has a web browser (other than Firefox) and screen reader software, like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
- You consent to being observed remotely while conducting user testing
- You can use the Zoom software, through which you will be connected to the study facilitators, who will guide you through the study and observe you remotely. Zoom training is available upon request.
Registration survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/
I would like to participate in your research, i am low in vision.
I use screen reader technology. I will be glad if I am selected to participate.
Thank you
I am a blind Canadian tech user: can I participate in this study and receive the honorarium?
I’m a PC/Windows user with JAWS, NVDA and Voiceover (on my iPhone 12 Pro). I work fultime and the age group is 50 – 55.