[oregon-l] Computer Usage and Assistive Technology Patterns in the Blind Community

[Patricia Kepler]

Subject: [nabs] FWD: Google Survey to Better Understand Computer Usage and 
Assistive Technology Patterns in the Blind Community
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> ACB and google are conducting a survey to find out more about how
> people who are blind or visually impaired use assistive technology and
> computers.
> While the survey is fairly long, please find some time to complete it
> as it wilol provide valuable knowledge that can be used to assist
> companies like Google in better serving our community.  Please see the
> announcement below for more information.
>
> Laura
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: leadership-bounces at acb.org [mailto:leadership-bounces at acb.org]
> On Behalf Of Eric Bridges
> Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 7:14 AM
> To: leadership at acb.org
> Subject: [leadership] Google Survey to Better Understand Computer
> Usage and Assistive Technology Patterns in the Blind Community
>
> For Immediate Release
>
>
>
> Contact: Eric Bridges
>
> Director of Advocacy and Governmental Affairs
>
> American Council of the Blind
>
> Phone: (202) 467-5081
>
> e-mail:  ebridges at acb.org<mailto:ebridges at acb.org>
>
>
>
>
>
> American Council of the Blind and Google Conduct Survey to Better
> Understand Computer Usage and Assistive Technology Patterns in the
> Blind Community
>
>
>
> ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 16, 2011 -- Today, the American Council of the
> Blind
> (ACB) announced it will be working with Google Inc. to survey blind,
> visually impaired, and deaf-blind individuals to better understand how
> they use computers and assistive technology to access information.
>
>
>
> "Having access to information through the use of accessible technology
> is paramount in this day and age for education, employment and social
> networking. Many studies have evaluated how users generally access the
> Internet, but none have focused specifically on the experience of
> blind users," said Mitch Pomerantz, President of the American Council
> of the Blind. "We're pleased to collaborate with Google to develop and
> implement this survey, which will look at how blind users choose and
> adopt assistive technologies and how they discover new tools and
information.
> Understanding
> the needs of the blind community is the first step to developing
> effective new ways of accessing information in the cloud."
>
>
>
> The survey, developed jointly by Google and the American Council of
> the Blind, will gather data about technology use and needs in the
> blind community. Respondents will be able to complete the survey by
> either telephone or web. Survey data will be used to better understand
> how blind users interact with the web, which assistive technologies
> they find most useful, and how they make decisions about whether to
> switch or upgrade tools.
>
>
>
> "At Google we're committed to making our products accessible and we're
> currently hard at work making improvements," said Alan Eustace, Senior
> Vice President of Knowledge at Google. "By connecting with American
> Council of the Blind members, we hope to gain valuable insight into
> how the blind use the Internet and how their needs are evolving with
> technology."
>
>
>
> The survey, which will run through mid-September, is available immediately
> at www.acb.org/googlesurvey<http://www.acb.org/googlesurvey>   .
> Individuals
> who want to take the survey by telephone, please call 347-772-8355.
>
>
>
> About the American Council of the Blind
>
>
>
> The American Council of the Blind is the largest consumer-based
> organization of blind and visually impaired Americans advocating for
> the rights of blind Americans. Comprised of more than 70 affiliates
> across the United States, the organization is dedicated to making it
> possible for blind and visually impaired Americans to participate
> fully in all aspects of American society.
> For more information, visit www.acb.org<http://www.acb.org/>   ; write to
> American Council of the Blind, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650,
> Arlington, VA 22201; phone (202) 467-5081; or fax (703) 465-5085.
>
>
>
> ###
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> =========================
> Barbara Jackson LeMoine
> Public Policy Assistant
> American Council of the Blind
> 2200 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 650
> Arlington, VA 22201
> 202-467-5081
> blemoine at acb.org
> www.acb.org<http://www.acb.org/>
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> organization of blind and visually impaired people.
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