Inclusive Research: Accessible Methods for Blind Participants
Most research studies exclude blind participants before they even begin—through inaccessible…
Ryan Martin is a journalist with over fifteen years of experience covering research methodology, accessible design, and the needs of diverse populations. His reporting has examined how survey instruments can be refined for underrepresented groups and how inclusive design principles reshape public information systems. For his work, he has received a national fellowship in data-driven journalism and a grant for advancing disability inclusion in newsroom practices.
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