Your experience with inaccessible websites is knowledge that can help researchers understand what needs to change. Two short surveys invite you to share your perspective on online job applications and professional sports websites.
Your time and experience have value
At Penny Forward, we believe blind and low vision people should be fairly compensated for their time, knowledge, and unique lived experience. We are sharing these studies because we believe listening to that experience can produce evidence that helps improve everyday life, from applying for work to following a favorite team.
Know the incentive before you decide: These surveys do not offer guaranteed payment. The invitation offers an optional chance to win a gift card. A prize drawing is not the same as compensation for every participant.
Penny Forward is not involved in this research. We are sharing the invitation from Accessible Pharmacy so you can decide whether participating is right for you.
Share your experience with online job searches
An inaccessible application can put another obstacle between you and a job. This study asks you to consider a scenario, then answer questions about your reactions and your general experience applying for jobs online. It also includes a few basic demographic questions.
Who is invited: The employment invitation asks for blind adults age 18 or older who use assistive technology to access digital content. If you have low vision and are unsure whether you qualify, ask the researcher before starting.
Estimated time: About five minutes.
Help researchers understand sports website accessibility
Following your team should not depend on whether you can see its website. Share your perspective on professional sports teams and the experience of using their websites. Your input may help researchers better understand barriers faced by blind and low vision fans.
Who is invited: Adults age 18 or older who are blind or have low vision and use assistive technology to access digital content.
Estimated time: About five minutes.
What to know before you participate
The researchers describe survey responses as anonymous. The invitation says you can optionally provide an email address at the end to enter the gift card drawing. An email address is identifying information, so review the study’s privacy and drawing details before deciding whether to provide it.
Participation is voluntary. Both survey introductions say you can leave at any time by closing the survey window. The researchers also say they have tested the surveys with assistive technologies. If you encounter an accessibility problem, contact them directly.
Questions? Contact the research team
Dr. Alex Cohen, a co-founder of Accessible Pharmacy who is blind himself, brings lived experience and research expertise to this work. His research interests include blindness, healthcare, employment, and accessibility. The invitation also describes a research coalition involving West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Montclair State University, and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
For eligibility questions, accessibility assistance, or more information about the studies, email Dr. Alex Cohen at acohen2@wcupa.edu.
If one of these studies fits your experience, consider taking part. You can also share this invitation with someone whose perspective deserves to be heard. Thank you for helping make the needs of our community better understood.
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