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Assistive
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Technology
and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the
local community |
December 21, 2018 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course, Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
Happy
Holidays!
Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter
Quarter Stanford course - preparing for its thirteenth 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
News
Do you have a suggestion for a
film about disabilty and assistive technology? - I am looking
for suggestions for a film to screen on Tuesday, March 5th during classtime.
The film must not be over 60 minutes in length and be available on DVD for no
or low cost.
Course Statistics -
Forty-seven students have now enrolled in the course, there are two new
approved Individual Projects:
Accessible Portal for Brazilian Tourism and Assistive Technology Pop-Up Shop,
and one new vendor for the Assistive Technology
Faire: ADAPTS Portable Transfer Sling.
You are invited to participate
in the Assistive Technology Faire - This seventh 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 will start at 4:30pm on
Thursday, February 28th in the
Lathrop Library, Classroom 282.
Here are my
photos from last year's Faire. |
Would you like to attend one or
more class sessions? - Although 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. Here is the
Lecture Schedule. |
Other
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
Course and Project Support
webpage for more information.
Email questions, comments, or
suggestions - Please email
me if you have general questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the
course. Thank you again for your interest.
Dave
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