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Technology and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the local community
 February 6, 2015    
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

This issue invites you to attend the next class session and
encourages your participation in the course's assistive technology faire.

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course in its ninth season 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; and an assistive technology faire. Much more information can be found on the course website.

Attend a lecture - You are invited to sit in on class lectures that interest you. They are open to the greater Stanford community - you need not be a Stanford student and there is no required signup, enrollment, or charge. They will once again be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30pm in a large tiered, accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center (Classroom 110) adjacent to the Terman Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year. Here are the parking options, maps, and directions to the classroom.

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Next class session - Thursday, February 12th at 4:15pm:

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Mid-term Student Team Project Presentations

Abstract: Student project teams have selected a problem experienced by individuals with disabilities or older adults and have been working to understand, research, brainstorm, design, fabricate, and test prototype devices or software to meet an identified need. Each project team will give an informal presentation on the progress of their project.

Teams and Projects: (not in order of presentation)

  • Far East Entertainment - Therapy Game for Stroke Survivors
  • The Dukes of Hazard - Improved Hand Controls Project
  • Triple J - Educational Design Kit for Children with Disabilities
  • Caffeinators - Knee Extension Assistance for Sports Disability Heroes
  • Educational Design Kit for Children with Disabilities
  • Power (=torque*speed) to the People - Jar Opener for Grandmother
  • LED Zeppelin - Enhanced Visibility Project
  • Team Smith - Magical Bridge Playground Project

Attend a free event in SF - Silicon Valley Robotics Network Event: Robots for Humanity - "Let’s celebrate Developer Week with a network event focused on “Robots for Humanity” with guest speakers Henry Evans (R4H) and Steve Cousins (Savioke). Plus there'll be open microphone where you can share your latest projects."

Robots for Humanity is about using technology to extend our capabilities, fill in our weaknesses, and let people perform at their best.

"I'd like to give you and any members of your classes and community free tickets to this event - 6-8pm on Wednesday, February 11th at:"

Lime Lab
135 Mississippi St.
San Francisco, CA  94107

"Please share this link to access the free tickets:"
https://svrobots4humanity.eventbrite.com/?access=FRIEND

Andra Keay
andra@robotgarden.org

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Participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This third annual course event will once again 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 the course instructor 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 starts at 4:15pm on Thursday, February 19th just outside the classroom, Thornton 110.

Here are Dave's and Arne's photos from last year's Faire.

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Upcoming class sessions:

Do you have a question or comment? - If you have general questions, comments, or suggestions about the course, David L. Jaffe, MS, the instructor, can be reached by email or at 650/892-4464. Thank you again for your interest.

Dave

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