Steve Kurutz, a student in the Master of Science in Information Technology
Management program at Regis University, is conducting a study entitled
Online Social Networking Systems as a Professional Enabler for Persons Who
Are Blind.  In this exploratory study, the Mr. Kurutz will collect survey
information from persons who are blind concerning their use of technology
and their work.  Using this data, Mr. Kurutz will look for trends and
relationships between technology usage (especially that of online social
networking systems) and professional achievement.  

 

The study stands to benefit the body of knowledge by exploring the potential
of online social networking to reduce social stigma and provide career
growth opportunities.  Evidence of a relationship between online social
networking systems usage and professional growth for persons who are blind
may prompt further research to determine how these technologies can be
adapted to better serve the needs of persons who are blind.

 

Participants will take a 30-minute survey online, or at a participant's
request verbally by telephone.  Following are the criteria for
participation:

*        Be functionally blind or legally blind.

*        Have completed at least some college studies (completion of degree
is not necessary).

*        Be presently employed or actively seeking employment.

*        Not be presently enrolled as a student at Regis University.

Being an active user of online social networking systems is not necessary.

 

Persons who wish to participate in the study may learn more and access the
study at  <http://www.kurutz.com/OSNStudyMain.htm>
http://www.kurutz.com/OSNStudyMain.htm.  Information for arranging an
appointment to take the survey verbally is also provided at that site.  

 

This invitation is being posted once to the Jobs, Promotion of Technology,
Journalists, and National Association of Blind Office Professionals lists
with permission from the NFB. 

 

Thank you for your time and attention.



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