Welcome to the third edition of the fourth
year of Perspectives,
the e-newsletter of the
Stanford course: Perspectives in Assistive
Technology.
This issue
provides updates of course events, solicits your student project suggestions,
and encourages your participation in the course's assistive technology
faire.
What
is the course? - Perspectives in Assistive Technology is a
Winter Quarter course at Stanford that explores the design, development, and
use of assistive technology benefitting people with disabilities and older
adults. Much more information can be found on the course website. Student enrollment continues to be
very strong this year with 35 sign-ups to date.
What
lectures are planned? - The schedule of guest lectures has now been
finalized and is posted on the lecture schedule
webpage.
Are
you interested in attending a lecture? - All lectures - held
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 to 5:30pm starting Tuesday, January 7th
- are open to the greater Stanford community. You are most welcome to attend
any class sessions that interest you. You need not be a Stanford student and
there is no required signup, enrollment, or charge. The class will meet in a
large, tiered, accessible classroom on campus in the Thornton Center, adjacent
to the Terman Fountain and near the Roble Gym, the same venue as last year.
Here are the parking options, maps, and
directions to the classroom.
|
Last Call - 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 9th. 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 repeat event -
scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th - 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. |
Would you like to 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
Team Project Support webpage for more
information.
Please contact me if you have
any questions, comments, or suggestions about the course and thank you again
for your interest.
Have a wonderful holiday
season,
Dave |
 |
