Webcast Information
Hannah Carignan
Rachel McDonald Hurford
Dan Aunspach
Lea Schiefele
Getting Started Right: Preparing for Inclusive Research with Collaborators who are Blind, Deafblind, or have Low Vision
Presented By:
Hannah Carignan, M.A., CRC, VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
Rachel McDonald Hurford, Pre-ETS Facilitator, VCU
Dan Aunspach, Director of Rehabilitation Technology Services, DBVI
Lea Schiefele, J.D., Special Education Advocate, Law School Graduate
Rachel McDonald Hurford, Pre-ETS Facilitator, VCU
Dan Aunspach, Director of Rehabilitation Technology Services, DBVI
Lea Schiefele, J.D., Special Education Advocate, Law School Graduate
Date:
August 14, 2025
This webcast details a structured discussion on conducting inclusive research. It covers three main areas: introducing the research study, discussing the responsibility of accessibility, including preparations for inclusive practices and specific tips and recommendations, and sharing lessons learned, with a particular focus on accessibility with lived experiences and the challenges and strengths of assistive technology.