{"63097":{"#nid":"63097","#data":{"type":"news","title":"CATEA Looking for Volunteers","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECATEA is seeking numerous volunteers who want to participate in our research projects. You can even get paid to do it! Just browse through the short projects descriptions below, and use the contact information to get the ball rolling.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProduct Packaging Study\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach year, students in Dr. Stephen Sprigle\u0027s Human Centered Design class learn about the process of designing items in daily life.\u0026nbsp; The course focuses on the design process in relation to the human body, aging, disabilities, and environments.\u0026nbsp; This is a hands-on course, involving students in all aspects of the design process through a semester long design project. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis year, the students are evaluating the acceptability of different types of product packaging.\u0026nbsp; They ask that you assist them by completing a short survey.\u0026nbsp; The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete.\u0026nbsp; If you are interested in completing this survey, please\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022\u0026lt;a%20href=\u0026quot;http:\/\/edu.surveygizmo.com\/s3\/878553\/Tuna-Packaging\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0022\u003Eclick this link\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you have any questions, comments or issues with this survey please feel free to contact the students at:\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tunapackagingsurvey@gmail.com\u0022\u003E tunapackagingsurvey@gmail.com\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EInformation Kiosks\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor a research study to evaluate an\u0026nbsp; information kiosk prototype\u0026nbsp; in the Georgia Tech College of Architecture (CoA) library. You will get a $20 stipend for a whole session.\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn order to participate, you: \u003Cbr \/\u003E-CANNOT have previously used the CoA library\u003Cbr \/\u003E-AND need to have arthritis, or use a wheelchair\u003Cbr \/\u003E-AND need to be at least 18 years old\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParticipation time is approximately one and a half hours. To participate in this study, or get more information, call 404-797-0915 or \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:qhe31@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Eemail Ruby\u003C\/a\u003E at qhe31@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUsability Study on Electronic Magnifiers\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are interested in participatingin a research study and you:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E-served U.S. military\u003Cbr \/\u003E-have been prescribed a magnifier\u003Cbr \/\u003E-have not used any of the following electronic devices : SmartView Pocket, Amigo, Acrobat, Topaz, Apple iPhone, Apple Magic Trackpad\u003Cbr \/\u003E-are a native English speaker over 18\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou will receive $ 25.00 for your time in the study. Please contact\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:tinalee@gatech.edu\u0022\u003E Tina Lee\u003C\/a\u003E 404.831.1212 or tinalee@gatech.edu.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EVoting Machines\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA) at Georgia Tech is investigating how peoples\u2019 experiences with electronic voting machines affect participation in the voting process among individuals with disabilities. The study will involve one or more telephone interviews.\u0026nbsp; Each interview will take approximately one hour, and participants will be paid $25 per interview. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you are a registered voter with a disability who has not voted in recent elections, and are interested in participating in this study, please contact Dr. Fran Harris\u0026nbsp; \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:frances.harris@coa.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Efrances.harris@coa.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E for more information or call CATEA directly at\u0026nbsp; 404-894-4960.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cstrong\u003EMonitoring Pressure Relief Behaviors and Wheelchair Use of Individuals with SCI\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESponsored by the REARLab\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWe are studying the relationship between pressure relief behaviors and the development of pressure ulcers. We also hope to learn more about how wheelchairs, wheelchair cushions, and mobility assistive devices are used in everyday life ($50 compensation).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp align=\u0022left\u0022\u003EClick to download the informational\u0026nbsp; flyer on the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.mobilityrerc.gatech.edu\/publications\/sci_flyer.pdf\u0022\u003Epressure relief study\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContact: \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:%20susan.perlman@coa.gatech.edu\u0022\u003ESusan Perlmam \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ECATEA, the Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access, is seeking volunteers to participate in several important studies.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Paid participants are needed for several studies."}],"uid":"27202","created_gmt":"2010-05-06 00:00:00","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:07:54","author":"David Morton","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2010-05-06T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"63098":{"id":"63098","type":"image","title":"Researcher demonstrating the","body":null,"created":"1449176649","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 21:04:09","changed":"1475894552","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:42:32","alt":"Researcher demonstrating the","file":{"fid":"191729","name":"tba66082.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tba66082_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/tba66082_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":108353,"path_740":"http:\/\/www.tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/tba66082_0.jpg?itok=lN53xQOz"}}},"media_ids":["63098"],"groups":[{"id":"1221","name":"College of Design"}],"categories":[{"id":"135","name":"Research"}],"keywords":[{"id":"359","name":"disability"},{"id":"1046","name":"volunteer"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["susan.perlman@coa.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}