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Call for
Assistive Technology Faire Participants
This event - scheduled for
Tuesday, February 14th - will provide an
opportunity for students and community members to get an up-close look at a
variety of assistive technology devices and learn about available
services.
Users of assistive technology products
as well as small companies and agencies serving individuals with disabilities
and older adults are encouraged to bring assistive technology devices to
display, demonstrate, and discuss.
Tables and power will be provided for
participants outside the Thornton Center
classroom during the scheduled class time. (Please note that only a few
tables are available, so bring you own if you can.)
If you are a vendor of assistive
technology products or supply assistive technology services and would like to
participate, please contact me and submit the following information for the
Faire webpage:
- Name of the assistive technology
device(s)
- Photo of the assistive technology
device(s)
- Name of manufacturer along with
webpage url
- A short description of the device
that includes what it is, what it does, who it benefits, and any special
features.
On the date of the Faire:
- Refer to
Classroom Location and Accessibilty
Information for driving directions, finding parking, and locating the
classroom. Parking in "A" or "C" spaces after 4pm is free and does not require
a parking sticker.
- Arrive at the classroom by 4:15pm
and plan to stay until 6pm or until it gets dark.
- Bring handout material.
- Be prepared to provide
demonstrations of the device and explain its features.
- Be ready to answer questions about
the device: the problem it addresses, who would benefit from its use, why the
device is superior to other commercial products, specifics of the
design/development process pursued, and marketing information.
- Encourage students and community
members to try the device.
- Anticipate cool weather, so dress
warmly.
Please note that this is meant to be an
educational event rather than an opportunity for sales.
- David L. Jaffe, MS
- dljaffe -at-
stanford.edu
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