STUDY BASICS
Are you a person with disability or a caregiver/professional working with individuals with disabilities? You may be eligible to participate in a research registry to help advance disability research and meaningful tech solutions. Participants will receive updates on the latest research opportunities and have the option to take part in studies that align with their interests and eligibility.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of the Technology and Disability Research (TDR) registry is to support technology use among persons with disabilities by sharing technology-related research participation opportunities and educational information with persons with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals who provide health or social services to persons with disabilities. The TDR registry aims to help advance technology research and develop accessible, usable, inclusive, and effective technology solutions for individuals with disabilities. This is a registry to provide individuals with disabilities with information on current research studies, focus groups, or educational information.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are able to comprehend English
- Are a person with disability, a caregiver of a person with disability, or a professional working with individuals with disabilities
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
We will be asking you to provide us with some basic demographic and contact information. We may contact you in the future with opportunities to participate in various studies conducted through, or in conjunction with, the University of Pittsburgh. We will send you yearly reminders to update your contact information and confirm your interest for continued participation.
IRB: STUDY22110082
- Research Registry on Technology and DisabilityMEET THE RESEARCHER
Dan Ding
Dan Ding, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Ding received her PhD from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in mechanical and automation engineering. She is an expert in developing and evaluating technology to help people with disabilities maintain or improve their functioning. Dr. Ding is also a research scientist at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories (HERL) at the Pittsburgh VA.