Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a Winter Quarter Stanford course - completing its nineteenth year - that explores the design, development, and use of assistive technology that benefits people with disabilities and older adults. It consists of semi-weekly in-person discussions; lectures by notable professionals, clinicians, and assistive technology users; a tour of an accessible inclusive playground; student project presentations and demonstrations; and an Assistive Technology Faire. Students pursue team-based projects that address real challenges faced by people with disabilities and older adults living in the local community. Check out the course website.

Guest Lecturer Schedule - The schedule of guest lecturers has been finalized. For more information about each presenter and their topic, browse to the course lecture schedule webpage. Community members are welcome to attend class sessions on campus. Maps and direcrions. Masking is not required. There will not be a concurrent Zoom broadcast.

Tuesday, March 11th at 4:30pm PDT

Abstract: This quarter nine student teams have been addressing problems experienced by individuals with disabilities or older adults and have been working to research, brainstorm, design, fabricate, and test a prototype device or software to meet the identified problem. Each team will give a formal presentation detailing their project activities. Please note that this was a seven-week team project effort and the students' prototypes are not intended to represent commercial offerings.

Presentation Order:

Order	Team Name	Project Name
1	Radiant Rollers	Enhanced Visibility
2	Water Lilies	Magical Bridge Playground (1)
3	Paw Patrol	Laptray Artwork Easel
4	Simple Stash	Laptop Storage
5	Water Wizards	Water Bottle Opener
6	Scoop Squad	Poop Management
7	IP68	Rain Shield
8	Sensory Seven	Magical Bridge Playground (2)
9	Hydro Hold	Universal Water Bottle & Phone Holder

Thursday, March 13th at 4:30pm PDT

Please join the teaching team for one final discussion and evaluation of the course followed by a burrito celebration and public display & demonstration of students' team projects.