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National Research and Training Center (NRTC) on Blindness and Low Vision research registry (self.Blind)
submitted by blind_vi_advocate
The National Research & Training Center (NRTC) on Blindness & Low Vision at Mississippi State University hosts the online participant registry and invites all who are interested in participating in research specific to blindness and low vision. The NRTC, as well as other researchers outside of the NRTC, use the registry to recruit for current and future research opportunities. We are looking to grow the number of registry participants and would appreciate if you would share this information with your members. Anyone interested in signing up can do so at $1. If you do sign up, you are not obligated to participate in any projects, and you can be removed at any time. Anyone with further questions can email us at $1 or call 1-800-675-7782 or 662-325-2001.
8i8oio 3 points 3y ago
The college has no mention of doing any stem cell research, and Mississippi has even tried to ban it (stem cell research). So I’m hesitant to trust them. But there is a research center in Massachusetts doing wonderful things I wish I could sign up for.
MrsEggsandbacon 3 points 3y ago
Just because they don’t do stem call research does not mean that the research they are doing is not legitimate or valid. This group is made up of some awesome advocates for Mississippi residents with low vision and blindness. Please keep in mind that not all research need be medically related either.
blind_vi_advocate [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Hi, yes the NRTC is not involved with any sort of biological or stem cell research. This research registry pertains more to social research, which often relates to issues including things like employment, transportation, etc. We have helped advance knowledge about blindness and visual impairment for nearly 40 years and would be happy to answer or address any questions or concerns that anyone may have about participation.
8i8oio 2 points 3y ago
Good to know! I think clarifying that it is social research is useful. I will read about them if there is an article or anything you recommend.
blind_vi_advocate [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Yes, great point. Our website may be a nice place to start, and please feel free to reach out with any additional questions.
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SLJ7 1 points 3y ago
I'm signed up; thanks for sharing!
Is there any reason your phone number boxes can tell me when I've entered a number wrong but can't just correct it? I entered ten straight digits and it wants dashes in specific places. I'm a tester and former tech trainer, so I look for issues with usability and general user-friendliness. I'm also a coder, so I know how easy it is to strip out everything except for digits and store the number correctly.
Is there any reason your phone number boxes can tell me when I've entered a number wrong but can't just correct it? I entered ten straight digits and it wants dashes in specific places. I'm a tester and former tech trainer, so I look for issues with usability and general user-friendliness. I'm also a coder, so I know how easy it is to strip out everything except for digits and store the number correctly.
blind_vi_advocate [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you! I am not sure about the phone number boxes but I will pass this message along to the appropriate personnel. Thank you for pointing that out!
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