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Thursday, February 20th
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Assistive Technology
Opportunities in Autism
Kurt
Ohlfs
Executive Director - Pacific Autism Center
for Education |
Abstract: The presentation will focus
on developing a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals
affected by autism and how technology solutions can improve the quality of
life. By observing the lifestyles of individuals affected by autism, the
session hopes to inspire interdisciplinary creativity in promoting better
access to education, work and social interaction. The session will include case
examples of how technology platforms have had varied success in the
field.
Biosketch: Kurt has served as the
Pacific Autism Center for Education (PACE) Executive Director since June 2005.
With his strengths in technology operations and business management, Kurt has
been instrumental in implementing improvements at PACE in organizational
management and technology innovation. He is a frequently requested presenter on
Autism statistics and trends and has been interviewed for local radio,
television and print media. Prior to joining PACE, Kurt enjoyed a successful
16-year career in technology development and also served on the PACE Board of
Directors. He has a BSEE from Santa Clara University and an MBA in Technology
Management. He has been awarded scholarships with the HP Nonprofit Leadership
Initiative (2006), the Harvard Business School Strategic Perspectives in
Nonprofit Management (2007) and the CEN Leaders Institute (2007-08). He has
served on the United Way Silicon Valley Board and as a Commissioner for the
Santa Clara County Equal Opportunity Commission.
- Contact Information:
- Kurt Ohlfs
- Executive Director
- Pacific Autism Center for Education
(PACE)
- 1880 Pruneridge Ave.
- Santa Clara,
CA 95050
- 408/625-6171
- kurtohlfs@pacificautism.org
- Lecture Material:
- Pre-lecture
slides - 910 Kb pdf file
- Slides - 910
Kb pdf file
- Audio -
1:09:52 - 7.99 Mb mp3 file
- Photos - Mb
pdf file
- Arne's photos - Mb pdf file
- Links:
- Pacific Autism Center for
Education
- Facilitated
Communication
- Dilbert comic
strip
- Autism
links on RESNA SIG-11 Dist List
- Using
Robots to Diagnose Autism in Children
- Videos
related to autistic children
- Innovative Technology
for Autism
- Hacking
Autism
- Autism Apps
- Autism
Connects Design Challenge: Competition Winners (2011)
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