ATLAS

Assistive
Technology 
Laboratory
at
Stanford

You are invited to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This third annual course event 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 and information to display, demonstrate, and discuss. Please browse to the Call for Assistive Technology Faire Participants webpage and contact the course instructor if you would like to be a part of this event as a user or vendor of assistive technology products or services. Everyone is welcome to attend the faire.

The Faire starts at 4:15pm on Thursday, February 19th just outside the classroom, Thornton 110.

Here are Dave's and Arne's photos from last year's Faire.

You are invited to attend a screening of the documentary film Stumped presented at the 17th United Nations Association Film Festival (UNAFF) - When Will Lautzenheiser suddenly finds himself a quadrilateral amputee, he adapts to a world he never could have imagined, and finds a new creative outlet in stand-up comedy. Stumped is a ten-minute documentary about Will’s survival and physical rehabilitation as a quadrilateral amputee, and how the aspiring filmmaker copes with tragedy through comedy. It highlights his trials and triumphs including his first stand-up comedy performance, just one year after his amputations.

Saturday, October 25th at 8:20pm
Cubberley Community Center Theatre
4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto

Mark your calendar! - The Abilities Expo is a the go-to source for the community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans, and healthcare professionals. This event offers new technologies, possibilities, solutions, and opportunities. Go to the the expo to discover ability-enhancing products and services, play adaptive sports, and attend informative workshops.

The Abilities Expo will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - November 21st - 23rd at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. More information and free registration can be found on the expo website.

Do you have an idea for an assistive technology project? - You are encouraged to submit your project suggestions based on real problems experienced by individuals with disabilities or older adults in the local community. Visit the Course Project Solicitation webpage for the project requirements and how to best communicate your ideas. If your project is accepted, you can "pitch" it to the class on Thursday, January 8th. And if a student team selects it, you will have the opportunity to offer them advice, direction, and expertise in person or by phone and/or email.

Who should be contacted to answer questions or to provide additional information? - Please feel free to contact me anytime during the project suggestion process.