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Assistive
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Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
November 29, 2016 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
Last Call for Project
Suggestions
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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. |
Course
Solicitations
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Last call to suggest an
assistive technology project - You are strongly encouraged to submit
assistive technology project suggestions based upon a challenge or problem you
have observed or experienced for student teams to pursue.
Visit
the Course Project Solicitation webpage for
a list of project requirements and a description of how best to convey your
ideas. To get a sense of what is desired, check out the
current list of team projects.
Please
feel welcome to share your initial project thoughts with me, but make sure
there isn't a suitable product already on the market by performing an internet
search. "Sometimes the only problem is the lack of awareness of an existing
solution."
If
your project suggestion 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
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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. |
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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
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