Participants sought for research project


This study will explore some of the employment issues that may be a concern to people with disabilities. Participants are sought from all sectors of employment from both North Dakota and Minnesota. The study will require two hours of your time filling out a brief survey and participating in a conversational interview. Information will be confidential and retained per the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards. This is a voluntary opportunity; however, you will receive a $20 gift certificate to be used at a local store.

This research project is looking for participants with the following criteria:
* employed (full or part-time);
* received at least one medical or psychiatric diagnosis from a medical or mental health professional;
* diagnosis issues currently or may in the future affect work performance;
* and employee has not disclosed diagnosis to their employer’s human resource department or administration.

The principal investigator is a master’s level student, Linda Olson, from the counseling psychology and community service department with advisor David Whitcomb.

For more information or to set up a time for your participation, please call Linda at (701) 610-8502. Please leave a message with your first name, contact phone number, and if necessary, a preferred time for Linda to return your call.
-- Linda Olson , Master graduate student, Counseling Psychology and Community Services, linda.olson@mail.und.nodak.edu, (701)6108502