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From: "Singh, Manik" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2002 6:44 PM
Subject: Participants Wanted



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Attention
Research participants wanted for an experiment to evaluate performance
of
visually impaired users with web-based applications.
Participate in a single session experiment to study the effects of
different
navigation strategies using the screen reader JAWS on performance of
blind
users.  Participants will perform a set of tasks on web-based
applications
using JAWS. The total study time will not exceed 2 hours per
participant. We
will have $150 as incentive for each participant who takes part in the
study. We will also pay travel costs of the participants. The study will
be
conducted between 1/27/02 to 2/07/02.
It will be conducted at the SAP Labs office in Palo Alto, CA.

To participate in the study you should meet the following requirements:
* Should be a local San Francisco, Bay Area resident
* Should be a blind computer user with JAWS experience (participants
who use JAWS in conjunction with a Braille device will be required to
use
the application only with JAWS)
* Should have basic computer applications knowledge
* Should have used the web with JAWS for at least one year
* Should have good English speaking skills

This experiment is part of SAP's commitment to making our products
accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you are
available between 1/27/02 to 2/07/02 for a minimum of 2 consecutive
hours
and would like to be part of this research, please contact:

Manik Singh
Usability and Accessibility Specialist
SAP Labs.
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
(650) 799 8041


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