Membership in Professional Rehabilitation Associations Question Title * 1. CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH STUDY Before agreeing to participate in this research study, it is important that you read and understand the following explanation of the purpose, benefits and risks of the study and how it will be conducted.Title: Membership in Professional Rehabilitation Associations (IRB #2986-16-0027)Principal Investigator: Keisha G. Rogers, PhDPurpose of the Study: You are being asked to participate in an anonymous online research study exploring factors which may influence the affiliation and retention of individuals in professional rehabilitation associations across various cultural groups and generations.Study Procedures: You will be asked to complete a series of questions regarding professional rehabilitation association membership status, value, and commitment. The survey should take less than 30 minutes to complete.Foreseeable Risks: There are no foreseeable risks involved in this study.Benefits to the Participants or Others: While this study is not expected to be of any direct benefit to you, its results may benefit the field of rehabilitation by enhancing understanding on how its professional organizations may become more responsive to the interests and needs of actual and potential members. .Statement of Consent: You understand that participation in this survey is completely voluntary. You are free to discontinue answering questions at any time. All data that you provide will be strictly confidential and will be stored in a secure database. If you have further questions about this study, you may contact the Principal Investigator, Dr. Rogers at (336) 750-3267or rogerslg@wssu.eduAdditionally, if you have questions about your rights or concerns about the study, you may contact the Winston-Salem State University Institutional Review Board, via the Compliance Officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research at (336) 750-2982, by email at evansst@wssu.edu or in person at 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina 27110.Please print a copy of this page for your reference.I have read and understood the above statements and I consent to participate in this study. YES NO Next