Welcome to this edition of  Perspectives,  the e-newsletter of the Stanford course Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

What is the course? - Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter course at Stanford that explores issues surrounding the design, development, and use of assistive technology for people with disabilities and seniors. More information can be found on the course website.

Invitation to attend - You are invited to attend all class lectures. They will be held in the Main Quad, Building 370, Classroom 370 on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 4:15 to 5:30pm and are free and open to the public.

Next class session - Tuesday, January 25th at 4:15pm:

Abstract: Elna will discuss the senior population boom, senior living options, how seniors live, and how assistive technology can help.

Biosketch: Elna Tymes is a former chair of Mountain View’s Senior Advisory Task Force, the current chair of the Housing Action Group of the Santa Clara Country Aging Services Collaborative, and a member of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group's Housing Group. She received a BA from Stanford University in 1961, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and an MA from the University of Southern California.

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