Winter Quarter 2027

          
Perspectives in Assistive Technology
ENGR110/210

          

David L. Jaffe, MS
Lathrop Library Classroom 282
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:50pm PT

Team Buckle Up poses with Abby and her service dog, Nathan

Team Buckle Up poses with Abby and her service dog, Nathan (2019)

 
Team Travola hangs out with their project partner, Danny

Team Travola hangs out with their project partner, Danny (2019)

 
Healey poses in a handbike at the VA

Healey poses in a handbike at the VA (2019)

 
Chloe of the Trolls demonstrates their illuminating Rainbow Bridge prototype

Team Elevator Pitch show off their elevator call button project (2019)

 
Arkira tries to master the spinning disc at the Magical Bridge Playground

Arkira tries to master the spinning disc at the Magical Bridge Playground (2019)

 

Perspectives in Assistive Technology explores the field of Assistive Technology
through the pursuit of Student Projects and presentations by Guest Speakers.

Students design, fabricate, and test prototype devices that address personal challenges experienced by people with disabilities and older adults living in the local community.

Class sessions feature Guest Speaker presentations on the Engineering Design Process, Perspectives of Students with Disabilities, Occupational Therapy, Digital Accessibility, Project Commercialization, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Cochlear Implants, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Assistive Robotics, Adapted Sports, Exoskeletons, and Wheelchair Fabrication in Developing Countries.

Special activities include the Assistive Technology Faire, a Field Trip to an accessible and inclusive playground, a film screening, and student project presentations & demonstrations.

To learn more about this course, browse information for:

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Updated 10/29/2026