Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - preparing for its fourteenth 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.

PSA Ability Resource Forum 2019 - The Pacific Stroke Association (PSA) is excited to present the Ability Resource Forum 2019. This event offers the most current information on post-stroke recovery issues, services, and resources to health care professionals, stroke survivors, caregivers, and family members.

The goal of this two-day program is to share useful information and resources offered by exhibitors and to provide continuing education opportunities to clinicians working with stroke survivors.

These events include educational and inspirational presentations, exhibitors demonstrating latest rehabilitation technology and products, and fun activities. Come learn about advancements in stroke recovery and rehabilitation, new devices and modalities, support services, resources, and practical strategies and tips.

Stroke survivors and caregivers, clinicians, and those working with people with disabilities as a result of brain injury are encouraged to attend. Come join us for stroke education, networking, and fun!

CEUs are offered to clinicians who attend the educational presentations.

The Ability Resource Forum 2019 will be offered on separate days at two locations:

Active Aging Week - Active Aging Week is the annual health promotion event for older adults organized by the International Council on Active Aging. The goal of Active Aging Week is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly, and fun atmosphere.

The City of Sunnyvale supports wellness for older adults and is inviting the community to participate. Health, fitness, and wellness workshops, classes, lectures, and other activities are planned.

Senior Planet @ Avenidas - Senior Planet celebrates aging by sharing information and resources that support aging with attitude, and helps people who were born long before the digital revolution to stay engaged and active by bringing a digital-technology focus to a range of topics: news, health, sex and dating, art and design, senior style, travel, and entertainment.

Avenidas and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) have partnered to launch Senior Planet @ Avenidas! Senior Planet is an award-winning program where people 60+ who are interested in technology can connect, learn, and grow. Located in Avenidas’ newly-renovated facility in downtown Palo Alto, this resource is set to become a critical part of Silicon Valley’s aging, technology, and entrepreneurship scenes.

Abilities Expo - Abilities Expo San Mateo Welcomes Northern California’s Disability Community.
"Passionate and committed to increasing their independence, people with disabilities in Northern California are poised to take advantage of the game-changing opportunities at Abilities Expo. They’ll come with questions and leave with answers! It could be the products and tech. It could be the chance to scale an all-inclusive climbing wall or play adaptive sports. It could be the workshops or the ability to connect with others in the disability community. It's free so join us and register today."

"Explore how assistive technology (AT) can help you or your loved ones bridge the gap between ability and disability! Discover an array of AT for people of all disabilities to experience hands-on. Staff will offer suggestions and share their extensive knowledge to help determine the most appropriate technology match for your abilities and situations. Ability Tools, formerly the AT Network, provides a variety of services for Californians of all ages with disabilities including: AT exchange marketplace, device lending libraries, financial loan program for AT, and information & referrals."