Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

End-of-term Student Team Project Presentations

This issue invites you to attend the End-of-term Student Team Project Presentations and Demonstrations.

Abstract: This quarter nine student teams have been addressing challenges experienced by individuals with disabilities or older adults in the local community and have been working to understand, research, brainstorm, design, fabricate, and test prototype devices or software to meet the identified problems. Each team will give a formal presentation detailing their project activities.

Teams and Projects: (in presentation order)

1. Elevator Pitch - Elevator Button Pusher Project
2. Buckle Up - Service Dog Harness Buckle Project
3. Travola - Danny’s Lap Tray Project
4. Big Three - Danny’s Pick-up Project
5. Kitty Kat Meow - Zirpolo Hide-Away Lap Tray Project
6. Tray-lblazers - Tray for Tony Project
7. Abby's Assistants - Grocery Shopping with Abby Project
8. Magical Bridge Team - Magical Bridge Playground Project: Caterpillar
9. Mean Machine - Danny's Wheelchair Cup & Phone Holder Project

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 until Thursday, March 14th 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.

New 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.

"Save the Date" for Stanford's Inaugural Disability Studies Conference - Mediations: Disability, Technology, and the Arts- This day-long conference will host research presentations alongside workshops. In addition to academic panels and discussions, the venue will be filled with artwork and exhibitions by the local Stanford disability community. In the spirit of infrastructural and cultural accessibility, Mediations: Disability, Technology, and the Arts is open to public participation, and presenters are encouraged to prepare to speak to both colleagues and non-specialists. Conference participants should look forward to a unique experience that brings together critical discussion and public engagement. When: Saturday, May 18th - all day Where: Campus location to be announced Information: Registration fee to be announced

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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