Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - entering its sixteenth year - that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly in-person discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and assistive technology users; a tour of an accessible inclusive playground; student project presentations and demonstrations; and an Assistive Technology Faire.

Student Enrollment - As of today, 39 students have signed up for the course, with 26 working on team projects. Of those, 3 are Freshmen, 1 is a Sophomore, 10 are Juniors, 15 are Seniors, and 10 are Graduate students.

Perspectives of Stanford Students and Faculty with a Disability - Several students and one faculty member have agreed to participate in a panel discussion in the class session on Tuesday, January 18th. They will talk about their disabilities, the challenges they have faced, why they chose to attend Stanford, their academic and career goals, and the assistive technology they employ to be successful students. The most recent additions include Erik Sibley and Cricket Bidleman.

Change in Class Time - The beginning of class is now 4:00pm. The class location - Lathrop Library Room 282, and the days of the week, Tuesday and Thursday, remain unchanged. Please update your schedule accordingly.

Guest Lecturer Schedule - The schedule of guest lecturers has been finalized. For more information about each presenter and their topic, browse to the course lecture schedule webpage. Community members are welcome to attend class sessions, but will have to attest to being vaccinated or receiving a negative COVID test result. Masking during class sessions may be required for everybody.

Important Dates

• Tuesday, January 4th - First class session of Perspectives in Assistive Technology