Study Information
About this research
You are being asked to participate in a research study. Scientists do research to answer important questions which might help change or improve the way we do things in the future.
This form will give you information about the study to help you decide whether you want to participate. Please read this form, and ask any questions you have, before agreeing to be in the study.
Taking part in this study is voluntary. You may choose not to take part or may leave the study at any time. Leaving the study will not result in any penalty or loss of benefits to which you are entitled. Your decision whether or not to participate in this study will not affect your current or future relations with Indiana University.
This research is intended for individual 18 years of age or older, who are residents of the United States. If you are under age 18 or are not a U.S. resident, do not participate in this research.
Why is this study being done?
This study aims to learn about people with visual impairments who want to pursue a career in design. The focus of this research is to understand the needs of people who like to be creative but lack the support of accessible tools. Our interest is to know about the thought process that goes behind making decisions to choose a career in design despite all the accessibility challenges.
You are a match for this study if you are either:
- a person who is blind or visually impaired
- someone who works with blind or visually impaired people
Dr. Erin Brady and Abhijeet Saxena are conducting the study in the Human-Centered Computing department of the School of Informatics and Computing at Indiana University, Indianapolis.
What will happen during the study?
If you agree to be in the study, you will do the following things: xIf you agree to be in the study, you will be interviewed by the researchers of this project. The interview will be about your experiences around disability and accessibility in the field of design. The interview will be conducted over phone or video chat and will last 60 to 75 minutes. Your interview will be audio-recorded and will be saved by the researchers.
How will my information be protected?
All research includes at least a small risk of loss of confidentiality. Efforts will be made to keep your personal information confidential. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality. Your personal information may be disclosed if required by law. Your identity will be held in confidence in reports in which the study may be published. The original audio recordings or text records of our interview will only be available to the researchers involved in this project, and will be kept indefinitely. We may use anonymized excerpts from the audio records, text logs, or transcripts for educational purposes.
Organizations that may inspect and/or copy your research records for quality assurance and data analysis include groups such as the study investigator and his/her research associates, the Indiana University Institutional Review Board or its designees, and any state or federal agencies who may need to access your research records (as allowed by law).
What are the risks and benefits of taking part in this study?
The risks of participating in this research include being uncomfortable answering the interview questions.
We don’t expect you to receive any benefit from taking part in this study, but we hope to learn things which will help scientists in the future.
Will I be paid for participation?
You will be compensated with a $25 Amazon digital gift card, sent to your email address after the interview is finished.
Who should I call with questions or problems?
For questions about the study, contact the researchers, Dr. Erin Brady, at 317-278-7672 or by email at brady@iupui.edu, Abhijeet Saxena, at 463-201-6665 or by email at absaxena@iu.edu.
For questions about your rights as a research participant or to discuss problems, complaints or concerns about a research study, or to obtain information, or offer input, please contact the IU Human Subjects Office at 800-696-2949 or at irb@iu.edu.