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Assistive
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Technology and design benefitting individuals with disabilities and older adults in the local community
December 21, 2018    
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Perspectives is the newsletter of the Stanford course,
Perspectives in Assistive Technology.

Happy Holidays!

Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - preparing for its thirteenth 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 film screening.

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 5th during classtime. The film must not be over 60 minutes in length and be available on DVD for no or low cost.

Course Statistics - Forty-seven students have now enrolled in the course, there are two new approved Individual Projects: Accessible Portal for Brazilian Tourism and Assistive Technology Pop-Up Shop, and one new vendor for the Assistive Technology Faire: ADAPTS Portable Transfer Sling.

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You are invited to participate in the Assistive Technology Faire - This seventh 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. Users of assistive technology products as well as small companies and agencies serving individuals with disabilities and older adults are encouraged to bring assistive technology devices and information to display, demonstrate, and discuss. Please browse to the Call for Assistive Technology Faire Participants webpage and contact me if you would like to be a part of this event as a user or vendor of assistive technology products or services. Everyone is welcome to attend the Faire.

The Faire will start at 4:30pm on Thursday, February 28th in the Lathrop Library, Classroom 282.

Here are my photos from last year's Faire.

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Would you like to attend one or more class sessions? - Although official enrollment is required for Stanford students to receive academic credit, all classroom lectures are open to the greater Stanford community. You need not be a Stanford student to attend, there is no signup required, and there is no charge. Here is the Lecture Schedule.

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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