[Nfbc-sj] FW: University of Washington Research Project: Blind parents/relatives engaging with children's art

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Jamie: thought you might be interested in this one …

 

David

 

 

From: Neeraj Gupta <ngupta at vistacenter.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 11:15 AM
To: Neeraj Gupta <ngupta at vistacenter.org>
Subject: University of Washington Research Project: Blind parents/relatives engaging with children's art

 

Hello Vista Members,

 

We have a PhD student at the University of Washington who is conducting a paid research project.  This student is conducting interviews to learn how parents who are blind or lo vision interact with their children who are sighted and their art work.  

 

If you qualify and would like to participate, please see the complete e-mail below and you can apply directly per the link or e-mail given.  

 

E-mail from the Researcher:

 

Hello, my name is Arnavi and I am a PhD student at the University of Washington studying accessibility technology. I'm reaching out because we have a project where we have created an AI-powered application to foster increased artwork understanding and dialog between Blind or Low Vision parents/family members and their children. I'd love to see if I can pass this information along to anyone who might be interested in participating in this study? Details are as follows: 


University of Washington Research Study: Investigating the Potential for AI in Mixed Visual-Ability Families Engaging with Children’s Artwork
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) are investigating how artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology can play a supplementary role in blind or low-vision parents or adult relatives and their children discussing child-created physical artwork. Arts and crafts play an integral part of many children’s lives, through school projects, extra-curricular activities, and more. However, many of these art pieces are often 2D visual creations, which can be inaccessible for blind or low-vision relatives. We are conducting a user study to understand if an AI-powered phone application built by UW researchers can enhance blind or low-vision parents' or relatives' current experiences of engaging with their children's visual artwork.
Who can Participate in the Study? 
We are looking to recruit English-speaking adults who are blind or low-vision and have children relatives who create visual artwork. We would like to conduct this study in-person at the participants' home or some mutually agreed upon alternate location with the blind or low-vision parent/relative (and optionally including their sighted children as well) so we can understand their experiences and current artwork practices with their child. You will be paid $25 per hour for your participation.
How Do I Sign Up?
Please fill out this form to express your interest in participating in our research study: https://forms.gle/6ZocVJntLAYjqPFA7 
Alternatively, you can email Arnavi Chheda-Kothary at: chheda at cs.washington.edu <mailto:chheda at cs.washington.edu> . 

 

I am willing to travel anywhere in the greater SF/Bay Area for convenience! Thanks again for your help,

Arnavi

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