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Design, Technology , and Engineering benefitting individuals
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February 14, 2020 |
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the
Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
From Idea to Market: Eatwell,
Assistive Tableware for Persons with Cognitive
Impairments
This issue invites you to attend the next class session and
encourages your attendance in the course's Assistive Technology
Faire.
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Perspectives in Assistive
Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - entering 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
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Course
News
Do you have a suggestion for a
film about disabilty and assistive technology? - I am looking
for suggestions for a film to screen on Tuesday, March 3rd during classtime.
The film must not be over 60 minutes in length and must be available on DVD for
no or low cost.
Next class session - Tuesday, February 18th at
4:30pm
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From Idea to Market: Eatwell,
Assistive Tableware for Persons with Cognitive Impairments
Sha Yao
Sha
Design |
Abstract: "Inspired by my late grandmother who
had Alzheimer's Disease, I created Eatwell, a tableware set to help people with
cognitive impairments increase their food intake. After years of research and
development, the Eatwell set won first place in the 2014 Stanford Design
Challenge in a competition with 52 other teams from 15 countries, and has
continued to receive extremely positive feedback from caregivers from different
states across the country, and even internationally. I will share my story
about my efforts working on the project, the design process I used, the
challenges I faced, my experience during the design competition, the latest
update on my goal to bring Eatwell to market, and my future plans for the
product."
Biosketch: Sha
Yao describes herself as a passionate Industrial Designer who likes to
challenge herself. She has a diverse background and speaks English, Mandarin
Chinese, and Japanese. She created a product design studio to help startup
companies develop their product ideas, and especially loves to work on projects
that help people in need.
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You are invited to attend this
and all other class sessions - Class sessions will be held on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:50pm and are
open to the greater Stanford community. You need not be a Stanford student to
attend, no signup is required, and there is no charge. The full schedule can be
found here |
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Same classroom! -
The course will be held in classroom 282 in the
Lathrop
Library located at the corner of Lasuen Mall and Serra Mall, adjacent to
Memorial Auditorium and the Oval. It seats as many as 150 people in a flexible
and accessible space. Here is a webpage with maps, directions, and photos. |
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You are invited
to attend the Assistive Technology Faire - This eighth annual
course event will 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. Everyone is welcome to attend the Faire.
The Faire will start at 4:30pm on
Thursday, February 20th in the
Lathrop Library, Classroom 282.
Here is the program,
slides, and
Matteo's,
Krystina's &
my photos from last year's
Faire. |
Upcoming class sessions:
Ongoing local event:
SOMArts proudly announces the second
exhibition in the 10th Curatorial Residency season. Curated by Vanessa Chang
and Lindsey D. Felt, Recoding CripTech reimagines enshrined notions of
what a body can be or do through creative technologies, and how it can move,
look, or communicate.
Working with a broad understanding of
technology, from prosthetic tools to the built environment, this
multidisciplinary community art exhibition explores how disability - and
artists who identify as such - can redefine design, aesthetics, and the
relationship between user and interface. Exhibiting artists engage with
technology in manifold ways from conception to production and beyond. As the
term "crip" reclaims the word for disability culture and recognizes disability
as a cultural and political identity, so too do artists hack technologies to
make them more accessible and inclusive.
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Research study:
Microsoft Research is running an
online survey to collect information from people with disabilities who
telework.
"We’re seeking people with
disabilities who regularly telework to learn more about their experiences. The
goal of this study is to understand how teleworking helps people with
disabilities make their work accessible. We want to understand people’s
current work practices, what challenges they face, and what opportunities there
are for improvement. To be eligible to participate, you must fit the following
conditions:"
- Telework: Work from home or another remote
site as part of making your work more accessible for any disabilities that you
have.
- Use collaborative technologies such as
video calling, chat, the phone, shared file directories, collaborative editing
tools, screen sharing, etc. to collaborate with remote colleagues.
- Telework at least once per week
- Are an adult over 18 years of
age
"You will be asked to complete an online
survey to describe your experiences. The survey is expected to take about 30
minutes to complete. You will receive a gratuity of a $25 electronic voucher at
Amazon."
"If you qualify, please fill out the
online
survey."
"Feel free to forward this message to
others who might be interested. If you have any questions, please contact
John Tang." |
Other
Support the
course - Funding in any amount for the course and student projects
is always welcomed. Monetary gifts support approved project expenses,
administrative costs, honoraria for guest lecturers, and the end-of-term
celebration. Refer to the Course and Project Support
webpage for more information.
Email
questions, comments, or suggestions - Please
email me if you have general
questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the course. Thank you again for
your interest.
Dave
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