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, February 15th at 4:15pm:

Abstract: Teri will address the disparity between technological developments and the extent to which people with disabilities have access to that technology as well as the “talk” of civil rights, versus the reality.

Biosketch: Teri Adams is the Assistant Director of the Office of Accessible Education and the Student Disability Resource Center. The Center is committed to providing Stanford students with disabilities the support and services needed to allow them the opportunity to participate in the rich and varied life at Stanford University. In addition to academic accommodations for students, Teri also expedites all housing assignments and facilities requests related to disability.

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