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Technology and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the local community
December 6, 2013  
Welcome to the third edition of the fourth year of Perspectives,
the e-newsletter of the Stanford course: Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

This issue provides updates of course events, solicits your student project suggestions, and encourages your participation in the course's assistive technology faire.

What is the course? - Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter course at Stanford that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology benefitting people with disabilities and older adults. Much more information can be found on the course website. Student enrollment continues to be very strong this year with 35 sign-ups to date.

What lectures are planned? - The schedule of guest lectures has now been finalized and is posted on the lecture schedule webpage.

Are you interested in attending a lecture? - All lectures - held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30pm starting Tuesday, January 7th - are open to the greater Stanford community. You are most welcome to attend any class sessions that interest you. You need not be a Stanford student and there is no required signup, enrollment, or charge. The class will meet in a large, tiered, accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center, adjacent to the Terman Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year. Here are the parking options, maps, and directions to the classroom.

Last Call - 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 9th. 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.

Would you like to participate in the assistive technology faire? - This repeat event - scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th - will provide an opportunity for students and community members to get an up-close look at a variety of devices and learn about available services. If you are a vendor of assistive technology products or supply assistive technology services and would like to participate, please contact me. Everyone is welcome to attend the faire.

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.

Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about the course and thank you again for your interest.

Have a wonderful holiday season,

Dave

Do you have a question or comment? - David L. Jaffe, MS, the course instructor, can be reached by email or at 650/892-4464.

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