Course and Project Support - Companies and community members are encouraged to support the course and to suggest student projects. Monetary gifts of $5000 per project support approved project expenses, administrative costs, honoraria for guest lecturers, and the end-of-term celebration. Contributions of lesser amounts are also welcomed.

The benefits of corporate involvement include opportunities to:

• work with a team of bright Stanford students on a project that you have suggested
• participate in the training of new engineers
• increase the visibility of your company on campus
• make progress on lower priority projects inexpensively
• try a new way of looking at and solving problems
• influence a future product design through the students' efforts
• attend the final student project presentation
• receive a copy of the students' final project report
• gain access to and assess the qualities and capabilities of students for recruitment and prospective hiring

Please contact the course instructor if you would like to support the course. Community members who attend class lectures are also encouraged to contribute. Refer to the Course and Project Support webpage for more information.

Mark your calendar! - The Abilities Expo is a the go-to source for the community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans, and healthcare professionals. This event offers new technologies, possibilities, solutions, and opportunities. Go to the the expo to discover ability-enhancing products and services, play adaptive sports, and attend informative workshops.

The Abilities Expo will take place on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday - November 21st - 23rd at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. More information and free registration can be found on the expo website.

Do you have an idea for an assistive technology project? - You are encouraged to submit your project suggestions based on real problems experienced by individuals with disabilities or older adults in the local community. Visit the Course Project Solicitation webpage for the project requirements and how to best communicate your ideas. If your project is accepted, you can "pitch" it to the class on Thursday, January 8th. And if a student team selects it, you will have the opportunity to offer them advice, direction, and expertise in person or by phone and/or email.

Would you like to participate in the assistive technology faire? - This third annual event - scheduled for Thursday, February 19th - will provide an opportunity for students and community members to get an up-close look at a variety of devices and learn about available services. If you are a vendor of assistive technology products or supply assistive technology services and would like to participate, please contact me. Everyone is welcome to attend the faire.