I have been asked to post the following: looking for people in the
Bay Area, in light of recent discussions on various lists, this is
important for us to participate in if we can.
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From: The Google Accessibility Team
To: Interested Blind Computer Users
Subject: Looking for interested volunteers
Google is interested in finding out more about how blind and visually
impaired people use our products. We will use this information to help
make our products more accessible.
In The study we will ask you to use the Google search engine to look for
specific pieces of information on the Internet.
If you are blind or visually impaired and use assistive technology to
access the Internet, we would like to invite you to take part in this
usability study.
To participate you will need to:
o be at least 18 years old
o be visually impaired
o Be familiar with screen reading technology such as JAWS For Windows
o be willing to sign our Usability Non-Disclosure Agreement
Details:
Where: The Googleplex - 1600 Amphitheater Parkway. Mountain View, Ca. 94043
When: A 2 hour appointment will be scheduled between 9/01/05 and 9/09/05
Google will arrange and compensate for taxi-cab transportation to
and from your home. (up to $50 each way)
All volunteers will also receive $75 in American Express Gift Checks as
thank you from Google.
If you would like to be considered for this usability study, and you
meet the requirements above, please answer the following questions, and
email them to tgriffith@google.com. Please keep the same subject line
as this email.
*Questionnaire*
1. What is your name?
2. Are you totally blind or partially sighted?
3. Were you blind from birth or did you develop blindness later on in
life (please give age)?
4. Do you have any other disabilities?
5. What assistive technologies do you currently use - please give
product name and version.
6. How long have you been using assistive technologies?
7. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your skill with assistive
technologies?
8. Which operating system(s) do you use at home (Windows, Linux, Mac)?
9. Have you ever participated in any focus groups or user studies (yes, no)?
10. Will you require transport assistance to enable you to come to Google?
11. Are there any other accommodations or issues that are relevant to
your participation in this study?
12. Do you have a phone number at which you can be reached?
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