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Assistive
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Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
April 21, 2017 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
This issue invites you
to attend upcoming local events.
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Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter
Quarter Stanford course - now completed 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. Organization of
next year's course will ramp up this summer for the first class session in
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Upcoming Local
Events
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8th Annual Adaptive Arts Film Festival
This
event features local and international films by, for, and about individuals of
all abilities and is sponsored by the
College of Adaptive Arts Film
Festival as a part of its 9th Annual Celebration - Differing
Abilities.
The
Festival is scheduled for Sunday, April 23rd from 2 to 5pm at the
Bluelight Cinemas 5 Cupertino
Oaks, 21275 Stevens Creek Blvd. in Cupertino with a Meet-and-Greet
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Disability Film Festival
The
Magical Bridge Foundation is
thrilled to co-host the
Superfest
Showcase: International Disability Film Festival on Saturday, May 6th
from 2pm to 5pm at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1455 Madison Ave. in
Redwood City.
For
over 30 years, this annual festival has celebrated cutting-edge cinema that
portrays disability in all its diverse, complex, and engaging facets. Superfest
is proud to be one of the few festivals, in the US or abroad, that is
completely accessible to disabled filmgoers. All films are screened with
captioning and audio-descriptions.
This
is a free family-friendly event. Visit the
Eventbrite
page for a schedule of the films and to register.
Seating is limited, so please RSVP soon! |
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Learn about Ability Tools and Assistive
Technology
The
Pacific Stroke Association
invites stroke survivors, caregivers, and those who work with people with brain
injuries to join their ongoing programs. The
Monthly
Educational Forum features Joe Escalante from the Silicon Valley
Independent Living Center. The presentation title is "Learn about Ability Tools
and Assistive Technology"
- When:
Friday, May 12th - 10:30am (arrive at 10am to enjoy
refreshments)
- Where: El
Camino Hospital - 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View - Ground Floor, Conference
Room A
- Please RSVP to
support@psastroke.org if you plan to
attend this free talk.
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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.
Email questions, comments, or
suggestions - 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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Dave. |
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