Webcast Information

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Hannah Carignan

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Rachel McDonald Hurford

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Dan Aunspach

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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
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.