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UW-MADISON: Accessible Technology Security for Adults with IDD Study

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The UW–Madison People & Robots Laboratory is looking for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to participate in a paid study about how people interact with security and privacy notifications. These notifications include examples like spam email warnings, unsecure website alerts, and cookie prompts on websites.

During the study, you will try five new apps made to help with these notifications. We will also ask you questions about your thoughts or ideas. 

To be eligible for this study, you must:

  • have an Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) * 

  • be 18 years old or older.

  • live in the USA, within driving distance of Madison, WI.

  • communicate feedback on your experience verbally or through other means, such as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device.

  • be willing and able to participate in one 1.5-hour session with a support person.

Location: UW-Madison (Morgridge Hall); We are open to discussing other options, such as a local library.

Expected Duration: 1.5 hours

Payment: $40 for completing the study

Project PI: Dr. Bilge Mutlu (bmutlu@wisc.edu) and Dr. Rahul Chatterjee (rchatterjee4@wisc.edu)

Required: You will need to bring another person with you (e.g., a parent, guardian, caregiver, sibling, or other trusted person).

If you are interested in participating, please scan the QR code on the flyer I've attached or go to the following link: https://forms.gle/DLgz3AuHFknRnZed8. You can also email, text, or call Hailey at hljohnson22@wisc.edu or (608) 620-3463.

Our first meeting will be an online video call to ask you questions to ensure you are eligible for the study, complete informed consent, and schedule the in-person session.

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