| |
|
|
|
|
ATLAS |
|
|
Assistive
Technology
Laboratory
at
Stanford |
|
|
|
Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
October 21, 2016 |
|
|
|
|
Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
Course Lecture Schedule
Finalized
|
Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter
Quarter Stanford course - now starting its eleventh year - that explores
the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people
with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly classroom
discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and
assistive technology users; tours of local medical, clinical, and
engineering facilities; student project presentations and demonstrations; an
assistive technology faire; and a film screening. |
|
Here's what's on the lecture
schedule - In addition to encores of the excellent guest lectures
presented in past years, two new ones have been scheduled. Steve Mann,
PhD will speak on Humanistic Intelligence and the sensory singularity in
the context of "sousveillant systems" with an emphasis on the need for
accessibility and June M. Fisher, MD will discuss the challenges of
designing products that serve older adults. |
|
Would you like to attend a
lecture? - Athough official enrollment is required for Stanford
students to receive academic credit, all classroom lectures are open to the
greater Stanford community. You need not be a Stanford student to attend, there
is no signup required, and there is no charge. |
Lecture Schedule
Click on the
date to get more information about a particular lecture,
including the
presenter's photograph & biosketch and presentation abstract.
|
Tue - Jan
10th |
Course Overview & Introduction to Assistive
Technology
David L. Jaffe, MS |
|
Tue - Jan
17th |
Needfinding and Context Discovery for Assistive
Technologies
Gayle Curtis |
|
Thu - Jan
19th |
Bridging the Gap between Consumers and Products in Rehabilitation
Medicine
Deborah E. Kenney, MS, OTR/L |
|
Tue - Jan
24th |
Perspectives of Stanford Students with a Disability
Kartik
Sawhney, Zina Jawadi, and others |
|
Thu - Jan
26th |
Designing Beyond the Norm to Meet the Needs of All
People
Peter W. Axelson, MSME, ATP, RET |
|
Tue - Jan
31st |
Humanistic Intelligence and HARCAD for Assistive
Technologies
Steve Mann, PhD |
|
Thu - Feb
2nd |
Collaboration: From User-based Design to Co-design
June M.
Fisher, MD |
|
Tue - Feb
7th |
Issues of Human Interface Design
Gary M. Berke, MS, CP,
FAAOP |
|
Thu - Feb 9th |
Tour of VA Palo Alto Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury
Services
Graham H. Creasey, MD, FRCSEd
Assistive Technologies: The Benefits for
Returnees
Jonathan R. Sills, PhD; Karen Parecki, OTR/L, ATP; Evi Klein,
MA, CCC-SLP, ATP; and Debbie J. Pitsch, MPT, GCS, ATP
Due to space limitations, this tour is open to
enrolled students only. |
|
Tue - Feb
21st |
Tour of Motion & Gait Analysis Lab (Menlo Park)
Jessica
Rose, PhD & Katelyn Cahill-Rowley
Due to space limitations, this tour is open to enrolled
students only. |
|
Thu - Feb
23rd |
The Design and Control of Exoskeletons for
Rehabilitation
Katherine Strausser, PhD |
|
Tue - Feb
28th |
Field Trip to Magical Bridge Playground
Olenka Villarreal,
Jill Asher, and Jay Gluckman |
|
Thu - Mar
2nd |
Aesthetics Matter in Assistive Technologies
Jules Sherman
From Idea to Market: Eatwell, Assistive Tableware for
Persons with Cognitive Impairments - Tentative
Sha Yao
|
|
Tue - Mar
7th |
Film Screening - Fixed: The Science / Fiction of Human
Enhancement |
|
Thu - Mar
9th |
Wheelchair Fabrication in Developing Countries
Ralf
Hotchkiss |
|
Thu - Mar
16th |
Student Team Project Demonstrations, Course Evaluation, and
Celebration |
|
Do you have an idea for an
assistive technology project? - You are encouraged to submit project
suggestions for students to pursue. Visit the Course Project Solicitation webpage for a list
of project requirements and a description of how best to convey your ideas. If
your project is accepted, you can "pitch" it to
the class during the second class session on Thursday, January 12th. If
a student team selects it, you will then have the opportunity to offer them
advice, direction, and expertise in person, by phone, and/or by
email. |
 |
|
Mark your calendar
for these upcoming local events:
|
19th UNAFF
International Documentary Film Festival: Compass for a Better
World
The Odd Couple: A Story of Two Triathletes - Sunday,
October 23rd at 1pm at Palo Alto's
Mitchell
Park Community Center - 15 minutes |
|
This short documentary is an inspirational tale of two triathletes,
each with their own challenges. Jeff is a below-the-knee amputee and a mentor
to Parvin, who thinks that adhering to the appearance of his Sikh faith is
inherently disadvantageous and holds him back from competing as a triathlete.
Jeff is an amputee by accident and Parvin is Sikh by choice. The movie is an
attempt to bring to light Jeff and Parvin’s inspiring friendship and their
positive attitude to achieve their dream of being triathletes despite their
daily struggles. The film transcends cultural and demographic barriers and has
a universal appeal in how we all can overcome our own challenges. (Trailer 1:29) |
 |
|
When I Walk - Friday, October 28th at 5pm at
Stanford's
Li
Ka Shing Center, Room LK130 - 83 minutes |
|
In 2006,
25-year-old Jason DaSilva, recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, was on
vacation at the beach with his family when he suddenly fell. He couldn't get
up; his legs had stopped working; his disease could no longer be ignored.
Jason's mother reminded him that, despite his condition, he was still a
fortunate kid who had the opportunity to pursue the activities he loved most:
art and filmmaking. So Jason picked up his camera, turned it on his declining
body, and set out on a worldwide journey in search of healing, self-discovery,
and love. This is an emotional and life-affirming documentary filled with
unexpected moments of humor and joy driven by a young man's determination to
survive - and to make sense of a devastating disease through the art of cinema.
(Trailer
2:24) |
 |
|
|
The
Abilities Expo is 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. Attend the Expo to discover ability-enhancing
products and services, play adaptive sports, and check out informative
workshops. The event will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday -
November 18th - 20th at the
San
Jose McEnery Convention Center. More information and free registration can
be found on the expo
website. |
 |
|
Would you like to support the
course? - Funding in any amount for the course and student projects
is always welcomed. Monetary gifts support approved project expenses,
administrative costs, honoraria for guest lecturers, and the end-of-term
celebration. Refer to the Team Project Support
webpage for more information.
Do you have a question,
comment, or suggestion? - If you have general questions, comments,
or suggestions about the course, email David L. Jaffe, MS, the
instructor. Thank you again for your interest in the course.
Dave
|
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, please email
Dave. |
|
