2007 PhD Thesis Final Revised.pdf - Curtin University
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4.2 Methodology for personal interviews<br />
In order to gather current information from these areas, personal interviews were<br />
organised with representatives from government organisations, media organisations,<br />
mainstream IT corporations and AT-specific corporations. The reasons for using<br />
personal interviews to gather this data were due to a number of factors.<br />
Firstly, there is relatively little information regarding the way in which<br />
government, the media and IT corporations cater for the IT needs of people who are<br />
blind and vision impaired and as such it was important to go directly to the source.<br />
Secondly, the personal interview process ensured that the interviewee would<br />
allocate an uninterrupted block of time for the study. In many corporate and<br />
government organisations, it is difficult for participants to find the time to complete<br />
print-based interview questions within their regular working hours. In addition, a<br />
personal interview allows the interviewee to gain a better understanding of the<br />
reasons for the interview and their role in the study. The following Australian people<br />
and organizations were interviewed:<br />
! An anonymous Senior Policy Advisor, Department of Family and Community<br />
Services, Canberra. Interview conducted 24 June 2003.<br />
! Ellis, Annette (MP). Disability Spokesperson for the Australian Labor Party,<br />
Canberra. Interview conducted 25 June 2003.<br />
! Hathaway, Ron. Managing Director, Humanware (formerly PulseData),<br />
Sydney. Interview conducted 19 June 2003.<br />
! Hazell, Phil. National Manager, Humanware (formerly PulseData), Sydney.<br />
Interview conducted 19 June 2003.<br />
! Hill, Tony. President, Internet Society of Australia, Canberra. Interview<br />
conducted 23 June 2003.<br />
! Huta, Peter. Manager, Community Connectivity, National Office of the<br />
Information Economy (NOIE), Canberra. Interview conducted 26 June 2003.<br />
! Lundy, Kate (Senator). Labor Shadow Information Technology Minister,<br />
Canberra. Interview conducted 26 June 2003.<br />
! Miles, Alan. Project office for Digital Divide research, Australian Capital<br />
territory Government, Canberra. Interview conducted 24 June 2003.<br />
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