Smart Speaker Training Intervention - Aim 3

STUDY BASICS

Do you have a motor impairment or have blindness/low vision? You may be eligible for a research study to see if teaching people with disabilities how to use a smart speaker can help them to use the technology. Participants will Identify 2 or 3 goals they wish to meet regarding the use of an Alexa smart speaker and review some training materials from Amazon.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to explore if an online training program about using Alexa smart speakers can help people with disabilities in use a smart speaker effectively to support their independence and participation.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a motor impairment or/and blindness or low vision.
• Have a smartphone or computer
• Have the ability to read and converse in English
• Ability to read at 5th grade level or higher
• Have internet access and Wifi-network

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Identify 2 or 3 goals you wish to meet regarding the use of an Alexa smart speaker. Then, you will review some training materials from Amazon. This can be completed within 2 weeks and can take 2 to 3 hours in total.
• Review an online training program about using an Amazon Alexa device. This can be completed within 2 weeks and can take 2 to 3 hours in total.