ATLAS

Assistive
Technology 
Laboratory
at
Stanford

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.

November is the final month to suggest an assistive technology project - You are strongly encouraged to submit project suggestions for students to pursue based upon a challenge or problem you have observed or experienced.

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.

This will be a great opportunity for individuals, organizations, and companies to interact with teams of talented, enthusiastic students, consider their fresh perspectives, and gain access to university expertise and resources. Students will benefit by having the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge to a real world problem.The deadline for submitting your project suggestion is Thursday, December 1st.

You are invited to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This fifth 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 me 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 4:30pm on Tuesday, February 14th just outside the classroom, Thornton 110.

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