A message from Aasha Rose
Dear Colleague,
You are warmly invited to participate in a research study exploring the relationship between braille literacy and the quality of life for people with blindness or low vision. This study is being conducted by Aasha Rose, a PhD student at the University of Southern Queensland.
Purpose of the Study
The aim of this research is to understand how braille literacy influences key aspects of life, such as independence, social engagement, and personal well-being, for individuals who learned braille during their school years. Your insights will help us explore and refine tools for assessing braille literacy, contributing to the development of improved educational practices and outcomes.
Duration of Participation
There are 2 parts to this study. You can choose to be involved in one or both parts.
The online survey should take 15-30 minutes and can be accessed here: Online Survey. The survey asks for your expert opinion on the necessary components of an adult self-administered braille literacy assessment.
Participants are also required for a more in-depth interview. This interview should take 30-60 minutes. The purpose of the interview includes gathering your expert opinion on teacher led assessments of braille literacy.
Why Your Participation Matters
Your expertise and insights are invaluable to this research. By participating, you will contribute to advancing understanding and practices in braille literacy assessment, helping to improve educational opportunities and quality of life for people with blindness or low vision.
If you would like to participate in the interview or have any questions, please obtain a Participation Information Sheet and Consent form by emailing [email protected].
Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to meaningful research. Please feel free to share this advertisement with colleagues who may also be interested in participating.
Warm regards,
Aasha Rose (she/her)
PhD Candidate
University of Southern Queensland
[email protected]
0419 832 586
ORCID
University of Southern Queensland | Queensland | 4300 | Australia